Gas tank restoration

[merbesfield]

Does anyone do correct gas tank restoration as a service? I'm talking about stripping the Schutz and reapplying per factory original etc. I've seen several done here by owners, but don't recall seeing anyone mention a paid service. If not someone should. Just an idea.

[Bradford]

I would like to no this also, anyone?

[javadog]

I would suggest that any decent body shop in your area would be able to do this.

JR

[kz1911]

I am currently doing mine as we speak, i've stripped the rubberized coating to bare metal, will remove surface rust and apply rust proofing material and then a final schutz coating on it, will post pics, time consuming but it's doable. for the right price I might take on another one on my free time i guess

[merbesfield]

I agree, there is nothing complicated, just time consuming and one of those jobs that few will take the time to get the results most of us expect. Body shops are either production shops or if capable would probably charge a pretty penny. I am surprised there is not a turn key provider like Eric does w brake calipers, but shipping of old smelly gas tanks is likely the issue besides the work involved.

[kz1911]

shipping is outrageous i bet, as far as the smell that can be neutralized by aerating it first and then capping the openings prior to shipment, im in search for a good solvent to clean insides with and without causing damage to rubber pieces, i'd like to at least treat and seal the insides as well prior to install

[merbesfield]

The cleaning and sealing (Red Coat) of insides is the easy part. Local services will do this for around $100 bucks. It's the outside that is all the work.

[kz1911]

you mean "red kote" seems like a good sealer...what about a rust remover/neutralizer? I dont think mine is too bad but just want to make sure first

[Silverbullit]

What about one with dents in the bottom?
Can the 2 halves be separated, fixed, reassembled, and re-coated, or is it not worth the effort?

[Lash LaRowe]

Try Tank Renu, their web site indicates they have 35 franchise shops. I have known a few people who have sent their Packard and old Cadillac tanks for repair and are satisfied. They advertise in Hemming's and other old car publications.

Lash