Fuel TankCoating

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There's a lot written on this site about the proper protection of a fuel tank. What I did; sanded tank, cleaned with acetone, then I sprayed (2) part epoxy paint - that should have done it, but I had some Awlgrip around so I shot it with that too.

The tank will not corrode anytime soon.

However, it is very important that if water does get in contact with an aluminum tank, that the water has a way to dry or that the surface is prepped i.e. epoxy to avoid galvanic corrosion.

There is info on this site as to how to properly place strip mounts on the bottom of the tank to allow water a way to flow freely and away - and to prevent water from finding it's way to a oxegyn-free area - when water, aluminum and no oxygen are present - this is the place where severe corrosion will happen to bare aluminum.

Keeping water out in the first place is a great idea, but I like to be doubly careful either way.