Topic: Removing Kreem - the most difficult project so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CycleRanger]

And they laughed when I suggested fire....   

[ColinMc]

I just found a radiator shop by me (Advanced Radiator in Escondido) that quoted me $50 to burn the tank, removing all remnants of Kreem and exterior paint, then apply Redkote to permanently seal the inside, and apply primer to the exterior.  I think that's worth every dollar when compared to the headaches you've gone through. 

I'd do that...but skip the red kote sealer...blegh...that's just me though.

[OneWheelDrive]

Problems with Redkot?  I think there would be a big difference between a home applied job and a professionally prepped job.

[nomad]

Well, I found what looked like and was described as a pretty good tank (no dents/ no rust inside) on ebay.  Assuming it arrives in that condition, my problems appear be over.  The original tank is fairly rusted inside and the paint it #$%*ty on the outside from the stripper running over it.  Someone will get a good deal on it for sure (that's if anyone will want it after reading this thread).

[ColinMc]

I call dibs lol

[nomad]

I call dibs lol

You might want to see some pictures of it first before you start the line. 

Seriously though, this might be a good tank for someone with more patients than me who wants to practice banging knee indents into a tank, or for someone who wants to cut it apart, sand blast it and redo it that way.  Hell, if nothing else, it'd look cool re-painted and hung on the wall for decoration. 

[Goofaroo]

I just found a radiator shop by me (Advanced Radiator in Escondido) that quoted me $50 to burn the tank, removing all remnants of Kreem and exterior paint, then apply Redkote to permanently seal the inside, and apply primer to the exterior.  I think that's worth every dollar when compared to the headaches you've gone through.

That's the ticket in my opinion. I've had great results having that exact process done. I understand that part of the challenge and fun of doing a build is doing it yourself but sometimes you just have to let go. That will be $50 well spent. 

[whdtt]

Nomad, I was in the same boat.  The PO of my bike did the same thing...I would have rathered he poured tar than Kreem.  Jeezus, what a nightmare.  To compound the problem, I was resigned to do the whole POR15 process in our guest bathroom.  Wifey wasn't happy.  Oh well, better to as forgiveness than permission. 

I did the same as you, and the way the POR-strip instructions would have you believe, it would be 20mins and done.  Nope.  I ended up doing it 4x.  The last 3x I poured nuts/wood screws in, and agitated 1x/10mins for about 2hrs.  I used all of the POR-strip, so went to Autozone and bought the Aircraft stripper.  I would say pretty much the exact same product.  On top of that, both become pressurized with agitation.  I was also high as a kite off the fumes.   I don't have much advise, but if I can do it, I'm pretty sure anyone can. 

I would wholeheartedly recommend the POR-15 tank liner though.  Very good product.   Btw, I see you're in Chapel Hill. I'm over in Durham, but I'm a grad. student over at UNC.  Hell of a game last night!!!