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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Kip Kern on September 26, 2010, 09:53:17 PM

Title: Cleaning stains from glas tank
Post by: Kip Kern on September 26, 2010, 09:53:17 PM
This may have been covered before but is there a product that can remove the brown "bleed through" of fuel from a glas tank? Or, is there anyone out there re gel coating Penton tanks? Trying to save an almost perfect tank:(  Thanks in advance
Title: Cleaning stains from glas tank
Post by: KJDonovan on September 27, 2010, 05:48:04 PM
Kip,

Give vinegar a try, I have never used it to remove bleed through, but I have used it to remove other stains and it worked really well.  Soak an old towel with it and wrap the tank up in it for a couple of days.

KD

Kevin J. Donovan
Foster, Rhode Island
72 Jack Piner (My Ride)
72 Six Day (Wifes Ride)
71 Yamaha AT1 (Project)
73 Yamaha AT3 (Project)
Title: Cleaning stains from glas tank
Post by: 454MRW on September 27, 2010, 06:13:50 PM
I read on one of the other forums, either PE or TM Suzuki that leaving fresh fuel in a stained tank may lighten the stain over a period of time, but be sure that the fuel has no alchohol to damage the tank while soaking for an extended period of time. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
Title: Cleaning stains from glas tank
Post by: Kip Kern on October 08, 2010, 11:12:48 AM
Mike, want to coat a few tanks for me?  [email protected]
Title: Cleaning stains from glas tank
Post by: 454MRW on October 08, 2010, 02:43:15 PM
Kip,
I'll send you an email. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
Title: Cleaning stains from glas tank
Post by: Kip Kern on October 08, 2010, 10:51:42 PM
Mike, You Da Man!!!!!!!!!:D
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