Anybody ever used Red Kote in a WHITE plastic tank?

**Dammit!** · 10-23-2006, 01:14 PM

I know a couple people used red kote in plastic tanks before but has anybody ever used it with a white tank? I'm wondering if it stains it.

Those of you that have used it on plastic tanks before just in general, did it work? No bubbling decals?

**scooterroo** · 10-23-2006, 01:17 PM

from what i have heard the stuff works good. i am getting ready to do the inside of my t3 tank with the stuff. how evr i dont know if it stains white or not, i dont see why it would, it supposed to coat the inside of the tank, not permiate the plastic.

**SYKO** · 10-23-2006, 01:22 PM

hey where are you guys getting that stuff at?

**Dammit!** · 10-23-2006, 03:50 PM

It's on ebay. I got my quart from a board member a long time ago. Did a 200x tank with and still have enough for one more tank (assuming it hasn't hardened up in the can).

**scooterroo** · 10-23-2006, 03:52 PM

ebay...red cote...31 or 32 bucks shipped!!!

**SYKO** · 10-23-2006, 03:56 PM

does it work well on a plastic tank?

**Dammit!** · 10-23-2006, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by sykolincoln

does it work well on a plastic tank?

I haven't tried it yet but I know people on here have done it. I'm hoping they'll chime in and let us know how it's holding up.

**aquapunk** · 10-23-2006, 07:12 PM

it says on the ebay page

"Important Note: This product is for use with Metal Gas Tanks only. Not for use with Fiberglass or Plastic Fuel Tanks."

**Dammit!** · 10-23-2006, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by aquapunk

it says on the ebay page

"Important Note: This product is for use with Metal Gas Tanks only. Not for use with Fiberglass or Plastic Fuel Tanks."

I'm aware. I know it's been done before though with apparently positive results. I'm not sure if that warning is due to concerns about it bonding properly or damaging the material or what.

**scooterroo** · 10-23-2006, 10:13 PM

have yah done a search on it here yet, i know this has been discussed a few times dammit, i beleive even howdy has used it. do a search, i am sure you'll come up with something.

**Dammit!** · 10-23-2006, 10:15 PM

I think Howdy tested on a plastic gas can. Guess I could do that too.

**3Razors** · 10-24-2006, 02:10 AM

Just curious....What is the purpose of coating a plastic tank?

**Dammit!** · 10-24-2006, 02:55 AM

Keeps the gas vapors from bleeding through the plastic so you can put the stock decals on or paint the plastic.

**Howdy** · 10-24-2006, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Dammit!

I think Howdy tested on a plastic gas can. Guess I could do that too.

Yep, I spot coated a hole in a plastic gas can. The spot is about the size of a silver dollar. I did this quite a while ago ( 6-12 months ). I still use the can regularly and the red-kote is still bonding VERY well with the plastic. I can't tell if it stained the plastic because it was a red can. lol
Howdy

**SYKO** · 10-24-2006, 08:28 AM

howdy...will you recomend using it to do the WHOLE inside of a plastic tank?

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