Red Kote or Caswell Tank Liner

[ATC King]

Yep, it's a time eating ordeal. Got to plan a day for it just to have enough alone time with the tank.

There's no easy way to pour out the excess because there's no smooth transitions to the outside of the tank. Other than prep, that's probably the hardest part.

The other deal is air drying it. A very small fan aimed at the filler hole helps. Not right against it, but enough that it'll keep flushing the vapors out. That can speed up curing time quite a bit, otherwise you may still smell vapors even after a week of drying. The temp and humidity certainly change things and just have to deal with that for what it is. Southern weather makes everything more difficult.

[StinkerBean]

Humidity is pretty high here where I live so might try the fan idea. I'm in no hurry so plan on taking my time on a weekend. I'm debating if it would make things easier for draining if I was to thin the red kote a little with acetone.

[f76]

I've used POR-15 before with poor results. Haven't tried red kote but after reading through the thread, I wouldn't touch it. I've since used caswell tank liner and have had excellent results. It's a much simpler process and the lining is thick. I sealed up a KLT110 gas tank that I had to patch both lower corners with screen door repair patches and JB steel stick. It's been holding for about 4 years with e10 gas in it all the time.

[haroldpo6]

I like Kreem fuel tank liner the best

[Shovelhead8069]

I have a 1984 TRX 200 the tank was Full of pinholes. I used evaporust, and casewell just followed the instructions on both and now 6yrs later it's still hard and clear as glass and a perfect solution. I've seen old red coat that was a disaster. I can't say if the casewell will survive eternally, but so far so good!

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[psujeepguy]

I've had success with caswell. Lined the tank on my 185s due to small pin holes in on small area on the bottom of the tank. Used just a dab of JB weld on the outside then lined the inside after vinegar soak and neutralization with baking soda dissolved in water. With any of these liners, it is very important to follow the instructions exactly as written.

[ATC King]

With any of these liners, it is very important to follow the instructions exactly as written.

100%

There are several quality products out there but that's the most important part.

[MrConcdid]

I have tried them all, I have had the best results with POR15, but it all comes down to prep.

MrC.

[J!m]

Do you mean the POR15 tank sealer or the regular paint?

[deejaycee_2000]

I have always been interested in these tank liners but never ever used it. I'm just wondering from observation, how do you deal with the 2 fuel tubes coming out an ATC70 tank? Do you coat them too or what is the general rule of thumb with those?