23/01/2023
1. Empty all fuel from tank.
2. Remove sender unit, float, feed lines, filters, anything that could be clogged by the coating.
3. Remove any rust by using Tank Cleaner Rust Remover. Flush out debris.
4. Any leaks larger than 2mm should be repaired by soldering or your usual method.
Make sure that the tank is completely dry before continuing. This is very important.
5. Cover all open holes in the tank by plugging or covering with tape, except the one to be used for pouring in the coating.
6. Pour sufficient Red-Kote® into the tank and cover the last opening. You can get by with one pack on tanks of about 50 litres or less. We recommend two doses for larger tanks to make sure you get the coating to flow behind all the baffles.
7. Tip the tank onto each side and slosh the coating around to completely cover the inside. Use a rocking motion rather than shaking. It is important to do a thorough job or you may miss parts of the tank behind baffles.
8. Drain out the excess coating. The best method is to stand the tank up with a corner drain hole over a can to collect the excess as it drips out. Then seal the can tightly to save for reuse. It is very important that you DO NOT leave puddles of Red-Kote® in the tank.
9. Open all tank openings to allow the best air flow. Air dry for 8 to 24 hours. When cured there will be almost no solvent smell left in the tank. If the coating is not completely cured before fuel is added the curing process will be stopped. DO NOT use open flame or an electric element for drying or an explosion may result. DO NOT blow air into the tank until at least 60 minutes of drying time have passed. Using air sooner may cause bubbles to form in the coating or cause the acetone vapors to ignite.
