POR15 Petrol Fuel Tank Sealer 236ml 8oz Stop Rust Ethanol Corrosion Seal POR 15
Seals Tanks against fuels containing ETHANOL
The POR-15 Petrol Tank Sealer is the finest tank sealer you will ever use and the only tank sealer you will recommend. The tough flexible coating chemically bonds to the inside of your tank forming an incredibly strong permanent seal.
POR-15 Fuel Tank Sealer is totally resistant to all fuels, alcohols and petrol additives. It seals leaking seams, cracks and pinholes stopping all further corrosion dead in its tracks. A leaking fuel tank can be deadly; welding a tank is suicidal.
Colours available:POR15 will restore your tank as good as new.
DO NOT PUT LID BACK ON THE CAN ONCE OPENED OR IT MAY EXPLODE!- 8oz (236ml) will seal a 4-1/2 US Gallon tank (17 litres, 3-3/4 UK gallons)
For the finest finish old and rusty tanks will need pre-treating with Marine Clean and Prep and Ready (Metal Ready) Rust Remover.
Not Suitable for Plastic and Fibreglass Tanks.
POR15 TANK SEALER – FUEL TANK REPAIR KIT INSTRUCTION
Almost all fuel tanks are dirty and have to be cleaned out before sealing. It is very difficult to see the dirt and contamination inside the tank, but it’s there. In English, we call this bad stuff “gum and varnish”, and it’s almost always invisible to the naked eye. If you try to seal a tank without cleaning it first, the new coating will probably fail, because tank sealer won’t stick to gum and varnish. Here’s how to clean out a fuel tank:
1. CLEANER DEGREASER is a powerful cleaner that will remove gums, varnishes and sludge that may have accumulated in your tank. It is absolutely essential to remove all foreign matter from your tank before sealing it because no sealer will work properly if contamination is present. Mix half of the quart bottle with same amount of hot water and pour it into the tank. Gloves And Eye Protection Should Be Worn At All Times. Shake the tank, then place it in a different position every hour so the solution can cover all the inside of the tank. When all surfaces have been subjected to the cleaning solution, shake it again, then drain out the tank, rinse it with water, dump out the water and start all over again. The first time you drain the solution, it’ll be very dirty; after the second solution has been discarded, the tank should be clean (just check that you are happy the tank is clean).Again rinse the tank out with fresh warm water and drain thoroughly, then Force Dry the tank as leaving it to dry out naturally may result in flash rusting inside tank,also it can tank days for it to dry if left,a hair dryer or heat gun on low heat isideal to dry out the tank.
2. METAL PREP when the tank is totally dry pour in the of the whole of the METAL PREP and keep swilling around the the tank so the solution coats the whole of the inside for NO MORE than 20 MINUTES and then POUR then METAL PREP BACK INTO its bottle as the product is reusable so DON'T throw it away, than you MUST rinse out the tank thoroughly, the METAL PREP is an excellent pre-primer for the Tank Sealer,it also slighty dissolves fine surface rust BUT it is not a RUST REMOVER, it will leave a zinc phosphate coating on the inner walls of your of your fuel tank which will quarantee that the sealer will adhere.When you have rinsed out the tank with warm water AGAIN FORCE DRY the tank,the sealer will not adhere if there is any moisture in the tank. The tank must be completely dry inside before pouring in sealer.
3. FUEL TANK SEALER is the finest state-of-the-art sealer available. It will leave a rock hard, non-porous flexible film on the walls of your tank and keep moisture away permanently. It is impervious to all fuels and additives, including alcohol and will seal pinholes and seam leaks easily. Do not shake the can,take off the lid and thoroughly stir the product so that there is no pigment left in the bottom of the tin,pour the entire can of Fuel Tank Sealer into the tank and "Roll" the tank around so that the inside of the tank is completely coated. Then drain off any excess back into the can for at least 10 minutes to ensure that the sealer has not "puddled" in the bottom. After you have done this DO NOT put the lid back on the can as it is liable to "Pop Off" leave the can open and it will harden overnight, then dispose of it the following day. Allow the tank 96 hours for the sealer to fully cure in the tank (force drying does not speed up the process) just allow the tank to air dry in a well ventilated area.
4. FUEL PRESERVATIVE (extra step if you buy our Fuel Preservative Stabiliser separately or Deluxe Fuel Car Tank Repair Kit) is the best maintenance tool for keeping your fuel tank and fuel in perfect running condition, even when the vehicle is used infrequently or is stored for months at a time. Use in petrol or diesel fuel. Pour POR-15 Tank Sealer In Drain Any Excess POR15 Tank Sealer - After Rusty Old Tank Before Using POR15 Tank Sealer POR15 Tank Sealer - After Treating your fuel with fuel preservative will keep it fresh for up to 12 months and stops the formation of gum and varnish deposits within the fuel system. It contains corrosion prevention additives to fight against the damaging effects of Ethanol in fuel and also cleans fuel system components such as fuel injectors and carburettors.
FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE: The best way to avoid problems with your fuel system is to always keep the tank full when not in use and treated with fuel preservative. A full tank keeps moisture away, and the fuel preservative prevents gums and varnishes from forming in your tank, fuel lines, and carburettor. Properly treated and stored, your car can remain inactive for two years or more and then will start up instantly when you turn the key. If rust has formed in your tank, it should be removed because it will continue to flake off and find its way into your fuel lines, causing trouble. If gums and varnishes are present in your tank, they must be removed to prevent fuel contamination.
PATCHING If you have small pinholes you would like to seal from the outside, you can use the POR-Patch. This acts as a filler that is impervious to fuels etc. The best time to add patches on the outside of the tank if there are larger holes to fill, is when you have finished drying the tank after using POR15 Metal Prep, when the holes in the tank are too big to be sealed by the sealer alone. Here’s how you do this: Brush/Spray the Metal Prep on the surface and rinse off. Once completely dry, paint the area where the hole is with POR15 Rust Preventive Paint, then place a piece of the POR15 Power Mesh reinforcing fabric into the paint. Now paint the mesh outward from the centre with more POR15. The next day or 5 hours later, paint it again. You have now sealed the tank from both the inside and the outside. And remember, whenever you want to seal a tank, you must use POR15 Metal Prep on the inside and/or the outside, because the adhesion must be perfect. After the tank is sealed, wait at least 5 days before putting fuel into it.
OLD SEALER Sometimes you will be asked how to seal a tank that was sealed years ago with some other sealer that has now failed. In this case, you must use our paint stripper (POR Strip) first to remove that old sealer, and a gallon of stripper should do it properly.
The Restoration Destination
Frost Restoration is a unique business where you can find everything you need for your Classic or Custom car, motorbike, caravan, trailer or truck. From Rust Treatments and Paints to Specialist Mechanical and Bodywork Tools, Frost Restoration is the UK's premier Restoration Destination!
Company History
Frost Ltd was established in 1905 in Rochdale, Lancashire, as a general Engineering company but soon becoming specialists in Sheet Metal Working Machinery. Mr Frost died in 1948 and the company was bought by the Wood family and moved to its Crawford street location in 1948.
In the 1980's, the Company was spending time advising customers where to find various types of restoration equipment, partly because of the continued manufacture of the wheeling machine (English Wheel) and partly due to Mike Wood's contacts from racing Classic Cars. Mike then had an idea to put his knowledge of car restoration into a little sales booklet and so Frost Restoration was born.
We offer an outstanding range of brands some of which are exclusive to Frost UK such as POR 15 (Paint, Rust Treatment, Tank Sealer), Eastwood (Paint, Automotive Tools), Evaporust and Dinitrol (Rust Treatment) as well as hard to find tools which are not available from major retailers. We have also launched our own FROST branded products, offering a premium quality at a bargain price.
In 2016, due to the rapid expansion of the business and the need for greater stock holding and improved logistics, we relocated to a purpose built 50,000 sq ft facility between Manchester and Warrington, Cheshire.
Our local shop is based in Glazebury, Cheshire just off the A580 East Lancashire road. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00. We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable about the products we sell and are always happy to offer advice over the phone.
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