trying to remove gas tank liner

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trying to remove gas tank liner

Today 17:31
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I'm attempting to clean out another gas tank . this one was coated with something different . it almost looks like acrylic or something like that , it's kind of transparent. So far I have tried acetone ,M E K ,lacquer thinner ,paint stripper and muriatic acid. None of touched this stuff !! When I try to pry the coating off it breaks in pieces ,all most snaps like glass. there too much of it to be able to scrape it off . I really don't want to have to cut out the bottom of the tank . Any help is appreciated , thanks

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Re: trying to remove gas tank liner

Today 17:39
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Do you have access to methylene chloride paint stripper?  That's what I've used.  It's super nasty, and you need to leave it for a while for it to work.  Sorry if you already tried this, you did mention trying paint stripper.

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Re: trying to remove gas tank liner

Today 18:19
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Sounds like it is Caswel epoxi tank liner. Look for something that desolves hardened epoxi.
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Re: trying to remove gas tank liner

Today 05:12
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from the old kzrider. a radiator shop is an option. they'll dunk the fuel tank in a chem bath. but of course that would also remove the paint. I've never had this done.

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Re: trying to remove gas tank liner

Today 05:24
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You can try thermal dynamics.
Put the tank in the sun for a day.
Then put in a chest freezer.
try a couple expand/shrink cycles?
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Re: trying to remove gas tank liner

Today 07:15
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Maybe not the best idea, but if you're stripping inside and out, you can put the whole tank in a propane grill. outside. in a grill no longer used for food. It'll remove all the non-metal stuff. though take care to not overheat the metal and change the structure.
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