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Title: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
Post by: kowalski on April 09, 2018, 08:38:49 PM

Hi all,
I've just bought a new repro fuel tank for my 65.
As I drive this car a lot, I was wondering if I should give it a coat of satin clear paint to maintain it.
Thoughts??

Title: Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
Post by: carlite65 on April 09, 2018, 09:00:56 PM

don't think it is needed. i would consider something like boeshield protectant if you just have to put something on it.

Title: Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
Post by: ruppstang on April 09, 2018, 09:47:25 PM

I agree with the Boesheild I think the clear may peal or yellow.

Title: Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
Post by: midlife on April 09, 2018, 10:59:23 PM

I satin cleared my new tank, and after 10 years, it held up fine.  At the time I painted it, I did not know about Boeshield T9.

Title: Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
Post by: J_Speegle on April 10, 2018, 01:47:23 AM

If its new it should have a protective coating/plating. I would go with the boeshield or something similar

Title: Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
Post by: kowalski on April 10, 2018, 08:08:25 AM

Thanks guys,
Was not sure about a coating, but seems not req'd.
Cheers

Title: Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
Post by: Building 3 on April 11, 2018, 03:26:34 PM

I did not paint or coat my tank.  It still looks new after five years. Actually it looks perfect. Spectra was the brand.  Made in Canada.