Topic: Removing tank sealer without destroying paint

[78whiteorbs]

Is this possible. I got a huge mess of redkote in my tank and I dont wanna jack up the paint. Could I use like paint stripper gel or paint thinner? would I need to leave the cap off to vent ? Really wanna get this ball a rollin. I was kinda thinking like wrapping the tank like madness wit saran wrap and just being really careful puttin in the solvent . Then lettin time work its magic . How to remove though ? I can use the petcock opening . I am not worried about getting solvent on the bottom of the tank just the top.

[shizzomynizzo]

go buy a few rolls of painters tape, the wide stuff. Cover the entire tank with it. Then cover that with paper and tape that down. If you have enough layers and get some on tape and paper, it shouldn't do anything, as it will never come in contact with your paint.

That's what I would do anyway.

Good luck

[78whiteorbs]

here is what I am trying to save

[78whiteorbs]

Yeah that sounds like the ticket . i think saran wrap would last about 1 second with a solvent now that I think about it .

+1

[mystic_1]

Stick a layer of plastic (not saran wrap) under the first few layers of paper, that'll stop most everything short of a major spill.

mystic_1

[domer]

personally, id tape it off completely, no paper...and then cover the whole thing in a generous coat of vaseline. kinda messy but that's nice paint! the vaseline will just make sure you didnt miss anything and help keep stuff from creeping through the tape... and dont use cheap masking tape either.... you get what you pay for!!!

[ev0lve]

Tank Mask? Wished I'd gotten it for myself when I did my tank. If it'll stand up to Tank Prep B (MEK) it should probably work for you.

http://www.bikebandit.com/kreem-tank-mask

[ekpent]

What happened with the red-kote ??. Just did a few tanks late this fall so they can cure all winter.Did it go bad somehow???   I used furniture strip to remove Kreeme on an original paint tank.It will have to vent as you remove a liner.I was very careful and kept the tank exterior flushed with running cool water from a hose.Good luck,that tank is very nice.  Eric

[Toxic]

Tank Mask? Wished I'd gotten it for myself when I did my tank. If it'll stand up to Tank Prep B (MEK) it should probably work for you.

http://www.bikebandit.com/kreem-tank-mask

Wow, I've never heard of this product. It looks like it would be perfect for what you want.

Sweat paint on that tank, no wonder you are concerned.

Good luck

[Don R]

There is a clear plastic self adhesive product used to stick to carpet for a temporary drop cloth, it's more expensive than saran wrap but cheaper than a paint job. Check Lowes, Menards, etc.

[78whiteorbs]

the redkote didnt take for some reason. I made sure it was BONE DRY. heated it up with a blowdryer till it was nice and dry inside and then applied. all looked good till I got up this morning to check on it . All the redkote has slid off and not adheared at all to the immediate area where you can see inside. I don't get it . I followed the directions to a T. Only thing I can think of is that Originally I cleaned it muratic acid till it was spot less then it flash rusted so i did it again then flushed then coated with mystery oil . Thought I was done so went ahead and painted then opened the other day to find some black stalactite crap! Well I think maybe there was some moisture in the tank before I put in the mystery oil cause I didn't use acetone. I hate chemicals ,HATE. So I decided to go the Redkote route but that failed and now I am wishing I was only dealing with the original flash rust problem . UGH ....

just taped everything up and add a bunch of paint thinner. Paint thinner has MEK in it if I am not mistaken so hopefully that starts loosening things Up in there.  I used a long drill bit and manage to get some out before addin the solvent . I will say one thing though. were that stuff stuck it really stuck.

big mess though . I will prolly not be using the stuff again. Anybody know what the shelf life is on that stuff?