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1981 XJ650 Build

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by perryfager81, Apr 13, 2010.

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  1. perryfager81

    perryfager81 Member

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    Waite a minute. I used Marine Clean, just cheked in the garage. I still have the bottle of Metal Ready. I think I did it right then. I marine cleaned my tank and a friends yesterday. but they still rusted a bit more. Must have inhaled some vapors or something cuz I think i'm loosing it......
     
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    Lol.

    You tank probably rusted because you exposed fresh metal to the atmosphere, same happensif you dip a copper coin in coke, it claens it, but then it tarnishes very quick. If you had used Metal Ready, it would be worse. I really think you should use a sealant on it.
     
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    I'm half tempted to put a liner in it.... Although I've been running it with chunks of rust, a pannel clip and a washer in there; so far the inline fuel filter has filtered out all the rust. We'll see how it goes.

    I patched the holes in the tank just now. I used the POR-15 liner and the cloth it came with. So hopefully in 4 days it will have cured and sealed my tank.... fingers crossed. Its going to be a long 4 days with no riding.......

    Heres a before shot
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    2 perfect rust holes
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    After with the patch
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    perryfager81, Jun 20, 2010
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