Mate of mine bought an old BMW that's been standing for 17 years...
He's stripped the fuel tank and is trying to clean it.
It's a mission!
Not only rust but a greasy gunk that has developed over the years.
Are there any preferred methods/solutions to doing this?
I would think there must be a type of acid to remove the rust. Currently he's using a degreaser and "vibrator" with steel balls.
Any advice would help.
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Cleaning a fuel tank?
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Mad Manny wrote:Shane, you lazy tosser...
Go here & read post #19...
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Your mate sounds like an interesting bloke.Shane wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:19 pmMate of mine bought an old BMW that's been standing for 17 years...
He's stripped the fuel tank and is trying to clean it.
It's a mission!
Not only rust but a greasy gunk that has developed over the years.
Are there any preferred methods/solutions to doing this?
I would think there must be a type of acid to remove the rust. Currently he's using a degreaser and "vibrator" with steel balls.
Any advice would help.
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I wondered how long it would take before someone posted a chirp
He actually used one of those vibrators you use when you pour concrete....
Worked quite well but not 100% effective.
He actually used one of those vibrators you use when you pour concrete....
Worked quite well but not 100% effective.
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Even then some will find something!
All tongue in cheek and a good laugh!!!