Rusty Gas Tank / Jerry Can Restore With Red Kote

[@x32sawedoffx]

Thanks for the video, I'm in the process of a restore now... For anybody missing Jerry can caps. A cap off of a 55 gallon drum fits perfectly.

[@Jamesleekirk]

That was actually one of the reasons the US-made jerry cans have that particular lid. British made cans have a flip-open top, rather than a screw on lid.

[@BlindDude]

Know where to get spouts?

[@johnqpublic9074]

A chunk of rebar, electrical tape the end and wrap where it exits the neck and electrolysis... works great... can even zinc coat the inside as well, before red kote.

[@maxrockatansky1271]

thanks for the lesson. ive got an ol can to restore and now im confident it will go down right.

[@craigwilson8255]

Appreciate it. I have 3 cans that are way more rusty than the rusty one you showed, but hope it works. If not, I'll use ferric chloride or muriatic acid.

[@joey0077d]

Cool video.. need to do two cans that my dad had for years. I think there as old as me (53) or older. Hate to lose them. There where times we last one or two because we forgot we had them in the back of the dump truck and dump them out with the load 😢. But thank for posting this video

[@williambradfordbaldwin4386]

Would really like to do this I have three old cans as well would really like to use them again...thanks!!

[@evertrejo6636]

Found a nice 1969 jerry can, some dents and scratches outside, but inside has a rust spots, is in working conditions, I’m put water for 1 nigth, no tears… I’m try to restore and use on my Jeep. thanks for the vid!

[@DanielTejnicky]

BB's as in airgun ammo? Do I understand that correctly?

[@bajadan6441]

Yes

[@DanielTejnicky]

@@bajadan6441 Thanks =3 gonna give that a try xD

[@tonypozzuoli5613]

I have an old metal kerosene can, found it. I wanna put gas in it. What would you use to rinse it out. Like to use it again

[@stephengarner2064]

Water then just let it sit to dry

[@snkboarder]

I took three of these in partial trade for some tires and one of them has a small leak along the bottom seam, I think. It's always just a little wet. I'm wondering if anyone's had any luck sealing a leak in these with Red Kote or Kreem...I've had good luck with both on dirtbikes before, but they really only have to survive vibrations. They generally don't get roughed up as much as gas cans getting shuffled around in everyday use in the back of pickups and shop floors, etc.

[@kevinhitt719]

good idea but when turning the can to coat the inside be careful doing the top the vent starts at the spout opening and is a tube that runs to the back along the top the coating will close it off and its not easy to open back up been there done that

[@dR00Ck]

Yes sir I agree

[@dR00Ck]

Agreed

[@zekethefreak1418]

Hi, great video. I am currently cleaning 3 of these. I already removed most of the oxide from the cans, but a yellowish-greenish film remains. To one I mixed baking soda and h2o to neutralize Vinegar and then dish soap but I got rust back. I already removed rust again. But I don’t know what to do now if I put h2o again, I am afraid it will oxidized again.! Help!!!🤔

[@ErayBukulmez]

If you put h20 , you will see oxide again. You can put just fuels. Oxide is comprise of h20 and 02’s reaction.

[@inthego]

man, BBs.. great idea! Thanks dude. Cheers

[@dR00Ck]

=D

[@jimtheophilou9872]

Whats a BB? Ball bearings?

[@imhidingintheshop8889]

@@jimtheophilou9872 projectiles for air guns

[@radicaljbr2816]

How much vinegar are you putting in? Just 1 gallon?

[@dR00Ck]

Yup

[@SunDevil31]

How did you paint the interior? You sprayed it? If so, how did you get the gun in there?

[@mikeennis8820]

I have 2 jerry cans each with what looks like old caramelized gas or gunk, do you suppose the Heinz Vinegar and simple green will be sufficient to get me to bare metal etc ?

[@dR00Ck]

Yes, at least give it a try. vinegar has worked really well for me.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

As I'm an Aussie, I'd call those Ameri-cans. Only seen those with G.I 's in WW2 docos. We only have the Euro/German type lid which are slow and gluggy to empty. What are these like to use???

[@Elandycamino]

Haven't used a euro German tank it's gluggy but it pours faster with a ar-15 on your back and a Glock on your hip, while smoking a cigarette 👍🇺🇸🦅🇺🇲

[@merrittmcdowell8675]

The GI cans have the wide mouth that matched the GI vehicles of the time and they were designed to flow stupid fast for on the run battlegrounds they will empty in seconds versus the actual jerry cans where they do glug and seem to take over 1-2minutes to empty that would seem like a life time if your being shot at and run out of gas

[@rickeyl.mcspaddenii4729]

Do you mix the vinegar with water? Do you think a plastic or metal brush would damage the tank?

[@dR00Ck]

You can dilute the vinegar with water. 5 gallons of vinegar would work also. I don’t think a brush would hurt a metal can as long as it’s cleaned out really well before the coating

[@PyroTechU]

how has the red kote held up? has there been any problems with ethanol gas mixes ?

[@dR00Ck]

+PyroTechU TBH I haven't check the gas I have stored in these tanks yet. I plan to use it this month so I will luk. I can tell you that I my initial impression with the liner positive and it felt like glass or enamel on the inside.

[@BobDarlington]

@@dR00Ck updates?

[@dR00Ck]

@@BobDarlington They have been working great for several years now

[@SRGlargent]

How long did you let the tank dry out before putting gas in it?

[@dR00Ck]

+Ryan Largent I let mine dry for about two days until most all of the solvent smell was gone. Here is a pdf link to their instructions. goo.gl/hLpbBh Hope that helps!

[@thelastchance6113]

I had my 45 willys fuel tank red koted and it ruined my carb and fuel lines. It was bleeding red everywhere. Did your gas stain red as well?

[@johnqpublic9074]

@@thelastchance6113 I've done a bunch of cans and fuel tanks, the prep is the most important. Any loose rust or film will let it come off.

[@stevel1475]

Cool tips, 👍

[@barry9838]

Hi dR00Ck. Are any of the jerry cans leaking before you coated them with redkote? How's the coating now after 8 months? My motorcycle gas tank is rusty and leaking. I'm thinking of using redkote.

[@dR00Ck]

Only one of the cans had a "weeping leak", meaning it would collect dirt around one of the seems thus indicating a slow leak. This stuff is amazing and the tanks still look good inside. There are a few spots along the seem that didn't get a good enough coating imo. This is why its important to really de-grease/clean and let them dry good. The tanks look really good on the inside and I am super happy with this product. It should work really well with a small gas tank since you have holes designed for draining. These jerry cans were a little difficult to get all excess liner out. I would say go for it! I got mine on amazon amzn.to/2bFYsGf

[@barry9838]

Thanks a lot dR00Ck.

[@allens9573]

OK you got all the rust out, Now how do you cote the inside? Or do you

[@alexanderrosales7675]

You dont the coating will peel off and cause problems later on.

[@HollywoodCreeper]

Commie-fornia....hahaha Truer now than ever. I have to say though....I am going to do a video right now because I LOVE these jerry cans at walmart! Oh my gosh.....They are crazy good and they just went cheaper! To the guy who made this video....try one of these freaking jerry cans!!! You will never look back. Give me a couple hours. Hahaha

[@xredman002]

calls an American state communist and then brags about supporting a communist state........ smmh

[@ltjon1924]

Look up Jerry can design and and the genius behind the original design, and you will never buy one of those again. That's the crappy American knockoff with the inherent weakness of the bottom seam. They seem like they might be better because they are heavier gauge metal, but its necessary because of the poorer design. Stick to the two-piece cans, and never by the cube can't unless you are some kind of Oddity collector, because they are one of the weakest designs.

[@HollywoodCreeper]

Seems like you might as well just sell one of the old ones for $40, pocket the $10, and spend the $30 on a brand new Walmart jerry can that is metal and has a spout and they deliver for free.

[@maxrockatansky1271]

defeats the purpose homie.

[@redchangoTRDD]

Except for the end part about Commiefornia, great video!