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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 11, 2022 21:12:16 GMT 1
My rather shabby LC tank has had a liner in it at some time and it's broken up inside. Any tips for getting it out?
Alex
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 11, 2022 21:24:03 GMT 1
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 11, 2022 22:20:01 GMT 1
Thanks Steve. The info on how to use it is pretty vague. I either have a load of sludge or broken bits in the tank or a brand new liner...odd. But I'll have a Google and see how to actually use it!
Alex
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Post by JonW on Oct 12, 2022 4:54:16 GMT 1
LOL! Easier to get rid of 'tan lines', than tanK lineRS... just sunbathe naked   Anyway, jokes aside... Something like MEK will do it fast and cheaply. Its what painters use to clean their guns, dont breathe it in or get it on your skin tho. vile stuff. |
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Post by chrisg on Oct 12, 2022 16:46:11 GMT 1
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Post by ajh on Oct 12, 2022 19:33:39 GMT 1
+1 ive heard acetone works well many times
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Post by urbantangleweed on Oct 12, 2022 20:41:32 GMT 1
Maybe your local powder coaters can dip it in an acid bath but of course this removes everything on the outside too...
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 12, 2022 21:36:00 GMT 1
Now there's a thought. An acid dip.
I did some research and yes Acetone will shift it, and very quickly. Local shop had a 1/4 litre bottle for £6.99. Woah. I think I'll give Jamie a bell and see what he says about giving it a bath...
Alex
ps a quick eBay look and acetone and MEK are equally expensive!
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Post by chrisg on Oct 12, 2022 21:51:54 GMT 1
£8/Ltr in the link i sent.
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 12, 2022 22:21:55 GMT 1
I saw and thanks Chris. But would a litre do it? If so it's worth a punt.
Alex
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Post by steve h on Oct 12, 2022 22:40:49 GMT 1
Fire? Hoy the tank on a bonfire, only a couple of weeks to go till Guy Fawkes night. Acetone , 5lt for 18 quid |
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Post by rbridd on Oct 12, 2022 23:28:54 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on Oct 13, 2022 0:08:24 GMT 1
Have a look for a radiator or a car petrol tank dipping place near you online, i know here there are dedicated guys who do this work to remove sludge and old liners and then either reline or just hand back to you. I know my bike painter has the stuff to do this as they do tank repairs but there are also other out there who do car work etc.
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Post by urbantangleweed on Oct 13, 2022 17:33:27 GMT 1
Have a look for a radiator or a car petrol tank dipping place near you online, i know here there are dedicated guys who do this work to remove sludge and old liners and then either reline or just hand back to you. I know my bike painter has the stuff to do this as they do tank repairs but there are also other out there who do car work etc. Maybe Hartlepool Radiators? www.fueltanks.co.uk/services/motor-cycles/ |
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Post by 4l04ever on Oct 13, 2022 20:36:39 GMT 1
I have a local chemical stripping company.... Have a search in your area...
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 13, 2022 21:19:09 GMT 1
Yep, I think I know who can do the job for me. It'll remove the paint and filler too but that's a good thing. I really need to see what's underneath, warts and all!
Alex
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Post by steveb64 on Oct 14, 2022 8:43:09 GMT 1
I have been recommended by a mate this guy he has used it a few times tankcareproducts.co.uk/ I am going to give it a try so will post how I get on with it.
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Post by beardo on Oct 14, 2022 9:11:50 GMT 1
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Post by selbainio on Oct 14, 2022 19:07:27 GMT 1
After I had tried doing my tank with a kit off ebay,which failed miserably I got in touch with Stan at Hartlepool radiators.He sorted it ,cleaned the old peeling ebay kit out and relined it.He travels from Hartlepool to pick tanks up.
07836596132
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Post by stumpy on Oct 19, 2022 19:09:35 GMT 1
Pro strip in nottingham have done 3 for me, i had the whole tank dipped, removes filler and everything
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Post by abar121 on Oct 20, 2022 12:27:45 GMT 1
Kempston Radiators also do a brilliant job and for reasonable cash, if you are around Beds / Bucks etc.
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 21, 2022 17:41:55 GMT 1
The tank got dropped off today...we shall see what happens!
Alex
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Post by steeley on Oct 22, 2022 5:23:24 GMT 1
Fire? Hoy the tank on a bonfire, only a couple of weeks to go till Guy Fawkes night. Acetone , 5lt for 18 quid This was my solution on a mates Tzr 250 tank , liner broke up inside . The tank had some leaks and the paint was not good . I had the equipment to repair the tank and could also repaint it . |
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Post by cox on Oct 24, 2022 13:17:20 GMT 1
Thanks Steve. The info on how to use it is pretty vague. I either have a load of sludge or broken bits in the tank or a brand new liner...odd. But I'll have a Google and see how to actually use it! Alex |
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Post by cox on Oct 24, 2022 13:18:05 GMT 1
thanks for letting us know mine has had that done
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Post by stirling11 on Oct 25, 2022 15:08:11 GMT 1
MEK or acetone, good start, yes MEK was in the original paint strippers and taken out due to it, like acetone, being carcinogenic, Toluene will do it too If you can get hold of it banned for similar reasons
Acid dip tank I'd question which acid, you may find you will have no tank left
Caustic agitated dip tank, at 65-70C yes definitely, make your own brew, 100gm of caustic flakes per litre of water, don't add it all in at once or it will explode mix in a bit at a time, add in some dishwasher powder or laundry powder as the detergent
Wear all the protective gear you can attach to yourself, hot caustic and the human body do not like each other
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