How to REMOVE SEALER from motorcycle gas tank - (HOW TO CLEAN A GAS TANK) - pt.2

[@collinanderson7911]

I see some comments that some people tried using acetone and it didn’t work, and they are not sure what liner is in there tank, I was in the same boat. Go to Lowe’s or something and get some kwik strip paint stripper and dump it in the tank. It will remove the sealer and also it can reveal any hidden pin holes, by making tiny spots on your tank where the paint is stripped

[@mikeoxhard1038]

Acetone is very flammable and the fumes seek low areas which can pool there. Don't use large quantities like this indoors or near anything that can ignite the vapor and keep the fumes away from all electric motors and flame sources like water heaters, stoves and house heaters. I was a firefighter for 14 years and acetone is one of those things we routinely see the people tragically underestimate.

[@noidontthinksolol]

acetoine will dissolve allot of stuff. you can even put pieces of Polypropilene in acetone and it will become a putty, which is very handy for repairing PP parts like airboxes and such

[@HBButler01]

Good to remember!!

[@benjaminpina6309]

Thanks a ton for making this vid! I have an awesome tank with a pinhole leak that was lined with POR15. The idea of dumping aircraft cleaner in there and trying to remove that goopy mess is a nightmare. Gonna try out acetone!

[@lucasday7330]

did it work?

[@benjaminpina6309]

@@lucasday7330 yup it worked. i tossed some screws in to help knock stuff loose and it stripped all the por15 out.

[@roynelson7613]

My buddy use some of that red inside his motorcycle gas tank and there was a spot that didn't set up right he asked me about acetone. I said let me research that and your video I'm sending him thank you for the video my friend 💪🏼💪🏼♥️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@naz7t]

Give ya the tip.For removing por15 liner use vinegar.Acetone and methylene chloride dont work. Oh and after a week of so soaking use a coat hanger or similar to jag and hook the bits of liner out.I have spent literally months stuffing with a big honda vf1000r tank to the point that i wont be using por 15 in this or any other tank ever again.Followed all procedures to the letter and even went further with time,cleaning ,drying.Frustrating as F%$%'

[@rachelhowell4600]

Further proof that I, your girlfriend, am always right. ;)

[@mattb2967]

Excellent video!!! Thank you for making this!!

[@sasul]

I did a test with a piece I took from inside the tank. Let it sit all night and did not dissolved it. It used to be hard epoxy, now it is softer like rubber.

[@RoseAnvil]

Do you know what kind of liner it was? It would be good to know which liners it works on and which liner it doesn’t work on.

[@sasul]

Rose Anvil I really don’t know. It is about 3 years old so it is a new one. And black.

[@sasul]

Rose Anvil seems to be working in the tank. Not dissolving but it at least it is peeling off the liner

[@RoseAnvil]

Well that’s something right? Ha ha sorry about that I wish it worked for you

[@jaymorris3468]

You can filter that acetone to save it, you don't have to throw it. Just saying, good video cos I have that problem, now I know. Thanks for posting it.

[@ethan_s550]

Thank you! I will have to try this. I think the powder coating oven melted up my coating lol.

[@matthewmills1395]

i filled my tank half way with acetone and let it sit for 3 days and it didn't remove it at all. my grandpa gave me the bike so im not sure what type of coating it was but was wondering if you had any creative ideas on how to get it out

[@RoseAnvil]

Hmmm that’s a bummer. Sorry about that. Is it flaky at all?

[@stefanstuber5420]

You're probably dealing with a 2 k sealer. Have you had any success so far?

[@BertLancaster-wl5mq]

Very helpful!! Thank you 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@LeandroFTW]

Air craft paint remover will take days off a calendar.

[@RoseAnvil]

Every time I see this comment I chuckle a little

[@rambler2885]

What do u mean will aircraft stripper work

[@ItsWaterTime]

How long did you leave the acetone in the tank? I didn’t hear you say a time frame. 30 mins?

[@caroltenge5147]

9 months......

[@MorganDoIIar]

@@caroltenge5147 its done now

[@indyjones3287]

Thank you! I can confirm that it works quickly on the white liner. Only wish my cb350 gas tank was that small :-)

[@rbales8019]

I have an 85 Suzuki GS700e that has a green sealant/lining inside. It's peeling and I can tell that the bottom of the tank has more of it sitting. I cant seem to find any kind of green tank liner in the history books and acetone didn't work on a piece that I pulled out. Any ideas?

[@sstorholm]

Have you tried paint stripper? They are usually really aggressive at lifting paints and other coatings. Some adhesive removers (the ones that have that strong "fake" citrus smell) usually also work.

[@jreagle100]

Was the rust already in there or did the acetone cause it

[@grh-ye1ii]

This did not work on my Gas tank. Acetone, MEK neither dissolved the liner that was in my tank. The acetone separated the liner from the tank, but then big chunks remained. Not sure what liner had been put in mine. Seems like aftermarket. Was very thick and bubbly in places. Grey. I had to remove because it was already failing and separating. Good luck!

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Hello again, I have a gallon of acetone I got today . I'll be taking the liner out of a Harley tank . I didn't see a part 2 to this video , how did your project turn out and what would you say is a good way to clean out the acetone residue so the new tank liner sticks ??? Thank you

[@sasul]

I believe acetone leaves no oily residue and it evaporates quickly...so it must be good to go

[@RoseAnvil]

As long as you get all of the rust out and get it down to bare metal it should be fine. Just make sure the acetone is fully evaporated

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

@@RoseAnvil ok thank you

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

@@sasul thanks 👍

[@techo61]

I recommend you don't put any liner in a fuel tank, they'll inevitably break away from the surface then you're stuck with a tank rusting under the liner. I use Apple Cider Vinegar with 100% success to remove the heaviest of rust. I simply seal the tank with aluminium tape over all holes, fill with approx 2 litre of Apple Cider Vinegar (more if you like, it’s cheap) and roll the tank around for 40 mins or so. Sometimes for a badly rusted tank I'll use steel shot (from a gun shop) to agitate the surface and speed up the process then remove the shot with a magnet.

[@caroltenge5147]

what about the POR tank liner. will it get it out?

[@jamesschower327]

Great Video!

[@degenerategrappling6503]

High density poly-eurathane is resistant to lost acids. Thank you breaking bad

[@degenerategrappling6503]

Lots of*

[@kennethwise7108]

I like Ospho for removing rust.

[@mangodaddy7485]

Hi thanks for the video, i have a badly lined tank with Por15, trying the Acetone, but its not that effective as yours, its been already all night and so far its just peeling slowly from the sides, so im guessing its all about the acetone properties, if you could mention them so i could compare please

[@Kcowboy28]

I'm in the same situation. I left Acetone in there for quite an hour or so and I only see one section that is slowly peeling. I guess I'll just leave it in there for a day or so. Did you end up having success?

[@mangodaddy7485]

@@Kcowboy28 i ended up leaving it there for over a week with no success unfortunately...it did weaken a few parts but not melting it, in fact the acetone was so clean i kept it for using in cleaning carbs. Anyway i ended up filling the rank with 3 chsins and 2 broken grinding wheels which over a week of shaking and turning got the results i was siming at

[@Kcowboy28]

@@mangodaddy7485 Wow! Yeah I see just a couple areas that look hopeful, but the rest of the tank looks like it hasn't budged at all. I wonder if the Por15 in this video was an older formula or just very old and weak.

[@mangodaddy7485]

@@Kcowboy28 i suspect more on the type of Acetone used, if like me you live in Europe there is a big chance that European Acetone is fairly weaker due to EU restrictions. So goes for paint remover the main coposition that will disintegrate POR15 is not used in EU anymore.

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

I thank you sir ,it's a great valuable video that works .

[@RoseAnvil]

Im glad it worked for you! Do you know what kind of tank liner you had?

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

@@RoseAnvil yes it's made by kreem

[@RoseAnvil]

Awesome thanks for letting me know

[@sasul]

Whats the concentration of the acetone? 80,90,100%?

[@RoseAnvil]

100%

[@MillionairesDiary]

good stuff thanks for the video

[@halpayne612]

Ive tried Apple Cider Vinegar all I got was a Stinky Tank.

[@Herboutwest]

I have that exact same tank for my Express and its really rusty and was actually gonna put a sealant in it, would u recommend i don't?

[@techo61]

I recommend you don't put any liner in a fuel tank, they'll inevitably break away from the surface then you're stuck with a tank rusting under the liner. I use Apple Cider Vinegar with 100% success to remove the heaviest of rust. I simply seal the tank with aluminium tape over all holes, fill with approx 2 litre of Apple Cider Vinegar (more if you like, it’s cheap) and roll the tank around for 40 mins or so. Sometimes for a badly rusted tank I'll use steel shot (from a gun shop) to agitate the surface and speed up the process then remove the shot with a magnet.

[@Harold10845]

I have tried this it is not desolving the liner I have let it set for two day now.

[@matthewdubois6792]

good vid dude thank you

[@carlosecheverria1401]

Great.. work

[@soulgivesoul07]

I just lined my tank with red kote and it looks gooey fruit roll ups in my tank, I’m guessing I did it wrong, anyway will this remove red kote tank liner?

[@Ryan_1997]

I used that crap, and didn't last.

[@andrewgelwicks6936]

I actually am in the middle of doing this today with an Red kote seal I fucked up. It's taken a few separate rinses of acetone, a quart or 2 at a time to get it out, but its come out.

[@owenherlihy]

Did the POR-15 dissolve?

[@420PunkJock69]

Yes

[@billcobb9408]

Evapo Rust will work

[@marknasia5293]

His GF gave the 1st thumbs up lolz it wasn’t so much her being right as the gas tank taking her side about the acetone haha. We have all been there, she has been right so many times, i just refuse to make a video over it, asks my ex wife she will tell you haha. Just kidding great video.

[@pipewelda]

Thanks so much!

[@youngyarnzy777]

Cheers mate 👍🏽

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Can you add water to the acetone , just in case you want to leave it overnight, and the tank is full for proper cleaning.

[@TornadoCAN99]

No you will just weaken the solvent, defeating the purpose of the process.

[@8691ken]

Why add mystery oil in after u clean out the tank from rust

[@calvinwright1605]

to keep from flash rust

[@caroltenge5147]

thats a mystery to me.

[@Seeker_903]

Doesn’t he remind you of Joseph Seed from Far Cry 5 with his hair in a bun? Who agrees?

[@RoseAnvil]

Ha ha ha that’s so funny I’ve never gotten that one before 😂😂😂

[@TheHarold231]

i just treated and re sealed over the old sealer. wish me luck

[@vu313]

How did it turn out?

[@bmish1825]

Acetone will not work! Been soaking in it for a week.

[@ziggybartdust1298]

Where's part 1?

[@RoseAnvil]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmiYnnxtqLCsbKc

[@ziggybartdust1298]

@@RoseAnvil thank you, my girl friend needs this for her bike

[@RoseAnvil]

Youre welcome, thanks for the support!

[@larryallen7662]

Just vinegar will get rust out let it set for around 4 day ...they ain't anything better....plain vinegar...

[@garethlee1644]

Thats not the subject we're on

[@jeremygraham7976]

Awesome video! I was gunna say fuck it an just seal it with the old sealer in there but im gunna try this

[@techo61]

I recommend you don't put any liner in a fuel tank, they'll inevitably break away from the surface then you're stuck with a tank rusting under the liner. I use Apple Cider Vinegar with 100% success to remove the heaviest of rust. I simply seal the tank with aluminium tape over all holes, fill with approx 2 litre of Apple Cider Vinegar (more if you like, it’s cheap) and roll the tank around for 40 mins or so. Sometimes for a badly rusted tank I'll use steel shot (from a gun shop) to agitate the surface and speed up the process then remove the shot with a magnet.

[@sstorholm]

@@techo61 I'd say that sealing a tank is more or less required if you're going to run ethanol gas through it. I had a really nice tank on my Vespa that had been sitting for a couple decades, and I didn't bother sealing it. Now 3 years later when I took it of it's full of flaky rust and other crap, so I'm now going to put in the POR15 that I bought 3 years go :)

[@Iatolaazzahola]

FF 4 years of man made living hell..... Acetone is $30 a gal.

[@joelpalmer]

Good video. try not to uptalk. It is distracting and makes the speaker sound like a teenage girl.

[@crappyatlife]

Does it work with redkote