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Should I paint my new gas tank?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Maverick, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. Jun 13, 2010
    Maverick

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    I was watching Extreme 4X4 and they were painting box liner from a spray can. Have any of you seen this? How do you think it would work on my new gas tank? Or is it better to just leave it bare metal?

    Thanks,
    Maverick
     
    Maverick, Jun 13, 2010
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  2. Jun 13, 2010
    rixcj

    rixcj Member

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    New tanks that appear unpainted, are usually galvanized. Without paint, they should hold up well. I suppose you could top coat it with something, but you'd have to do a little research on prepping galvanized for paint.

    Rich
     
    rixcj, Jun 13, 2010
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  3. Jun 13, 2010
    Maverick

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    Ahhh, if it comes galvanized I think I will just leave it. Thank You!
     
    Maverick, Jun 13, 2010
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  4. Jun 15, 2010
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    If the tank comes not galvanized but with black paint, the paint is usually pretty crappy. If that's the case I'd definitely scuff it and spray it with some quality aerosol, Rustoleum or the like.
     
    lynn, Jun 15, 2010
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