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Old 01-15-09, 08:18 PM
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help, rust in gas tank neck

so i discovered rust in the neck of my gas tank... any idea how i should handle this? is this piece a universal piece i can get at an autozone etc? or mazda specifically?


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I doubt it would be univeral. It looks like it is just surface rust, why not just clean it up?
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i was thinking to clean it up but not sure whats the best way to do it..

would it be alright if i took it apart and shot a sand blaster down in?
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try some rust solvent and a dremel ...
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Pick up some rust converter. It comes in a spray can. I believe Duplicolor makes some. It converts the rust to black primer via chemical reaction. I have used it on gas tanks and chassis before. If there is a lot of buildup I would sand it down first.
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
Pick up some rust converter. It comes in a spray can. I believe Duplicolor makes some. It converts the rust to black primer via chemical reaction. I have used it on gas tanks and chassis before. If there is a lot of buildup I would sand it down first.

Yes, this is an excellent suggestion. Works like a charm.

I would SERIOUSLY be careful about using a Dremel or any power tool around this area....unless you have all your affairs on this Earth already in place....
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