Tank Lining issues

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Tank Lining issues

24 Mar 2008 13:43

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I recently put a POR-15 tank liner in my kz650 tank and it has bubbled up in places. Has anyone had this happen and what did you do?

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Re: Tank Lining issues

24 Mar 2008 13:55

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I've done three and not had a problem. Perhaps you can contact the POR 15 people and ask their advice.

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Re: Tank Lining issues

24 Mar 2008 14:48

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If you mean it's bubbled up from not sticking completely to the metal, it has to be removed. Acetone or MEK will disolve it, but it's a really tedious job. If this happened it means the metal in the tank was not completely etched clean before the sealer was applied.

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Re: Tank Lining issues

25 Mar 2008 02:39

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I recommend liberal use of scotch.

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Re: Tank Lining issues

30 Mar 2008 09:44

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Qdude wrote:

I recommend liberal use of scotch.

I think you're right about that one.

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Re: Tank Lining issues

19 Jun 2008 18:16

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I still haven't gotten this crap out of my tank! I have been using acetone and it doesn't work. Please help. What is the strongest paint stipper available?

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Re: Tank Lining issues

19 Jun 2008 19:04

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Also, if one of you guys have a spare kz650 tank I'd love to buy it from you.

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