Re: Gas Tank-Paint it or Leave It?

[Mike and Linda <miclinmopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On a new tank, I always clean them, then  paint with silver wheel paint, 
then clearcoat them.  I also spray some undercoat on the topside, then 
replace the "mat" before installation.  I also sandblast / paint the straps. 
I also glue a strip of rubber inner tube material or closed cell 
weatherstripping on the strap before installing it.

Looks clean, never will rust away.  Not as original looking, but that's not 
a concern of mine.
Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Schlump" <brianjan_64@xxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 8:51 PM
Subject: RE: Gas Tank-Paint it or Leave It?


> Bill M wrote:
> > I picked up a new gas tank today for the Coronet, and I'm
> > wondering...should I paint it? or just leave it natural? It's NOT
> > stainless.
>
> After I install a new tank, I wax it, then I wax it again each year.
>
>
> '68 Coronet R/T
> Davenport, Iowa
>
> "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little
> extra."
>
>
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Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person.  I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.  Thanks!

1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.