Should I paint a Ni|terne plated Fuel Tank?
Should I paint a Ni-terne plated Fuel Tank? : MGB & GT Forum
Painting Terne sheet and NI-TERNE sheet can be readily painted by either continuous coil line prepainting or post-fabrication spray-painting techniques.
Fuel tank coatings | BobIsTheOilGuy - Bob is the Oil Guy
To this day there is no rust on it. Junk yard tanks are good only if you can get one from the south. I never paint or treat a tank with anything ...
Paint or Not - OER Ni-Terne Coated Steel Fuel Tank - NastyZ28.com
I just purchased a OER Ni-Terne Coated Steel Fuel Tank from Jegs. Part Number: 691-FT1005B. Trying to decide if I need or should paint it or ...
Question about painting a gas tank - The 1947 - 67-72 Chevy Trucks
You Can't wash the coating off. It is a plated surface used during the mfg of the steel plate, not applied afterwords, most of it is lead based ...
gas tank paint | Team Chevelle
What does the clean surface look like...does it have the "pattern" that the ni-terne steel has? If it's not plated or made of this ni-terne ...
Gas Tanks - To Paint or Not to Paint? What do you do?
The most authentic look, would be to have the tank tin plated. ... Well sort of; although the tanks are originally formed (stamped) out of ...
Stainless Steel vs. Ni-Terne Steel | Team Camaro Tech
One issue with the Ni-Terne tank is that it will eventually start to rust at the welds holding the 2 stamped halves of the tank together.
Paint Gas Tank Filler Tube? - Corvair Forum
Terne metal must be painted. If the paint is maintained, terne metal can last 90 years or more. Terne coated stainless steel (TCS) or copper is ...
Paint a new gas tank ? | Old Chevelles
I just got a Spectra premium gas tank for the 67 Chevelle. It's made of a bright-plated Ni-terne steel that accepts painting. Were gas tanks ...
restore fuel tank | Vintage Mustang Forums
This coating is especially good for use on fuel tanks. Ni-terne coating adds a base layer of nickel to the steel and then the lead/tin terne ...
Corrosion Performance and Fuel Compatibility of Prepainted Zinc ...
Analysis of results indicates that electroplated zinc-nickel steel sheet painted with an aluminum-rich epoxy provides the best overall fuel tank performance.
Fuel Tank replacement: Stainless, Niterne or Zinc coat?
Good question, I went with a Ni-terne one that was made in Canada (I don't trust off-shore when it comes to rust resistance) so far it still ...
Painting coated fuel tank and lines | BobIsTheOilGuy
I've seen people mention painting their fuel lines with anti-sieze. That's what I would do, as paint just does not seem appropriate for this application.
Do I need to paint my NEW Fuel Tank before I install it? :S
The answer is, NO, you don't need to paint your fuel tank. The real question is, do you want to? In m experience, Corvair tanks rus through from the inside out.
New gas tank coating? | For B Bodies Only Classic Mopar Forum
what's the best coating or should it be left bare? I have clear coat, black chassis paint and the body Schutz stuff. I'm currently thinking ...
to paint gas tank or not? - Chevy Tri Five Forum
I like them unpainted, They will last a long time before they start getting rusty. and I think they look better not painted. :shakehands: I Like ...
Fuel Tank Coating: Ensuring Safety And Longevity
Regular cleaning of the tank is important to prevent the buildup of contaminants that could affect the coating. Care should be taken to use cleaning agents and ...
Painting new fuel tank? | '71 - '73 Vintage Ford Mustang Forum
In fact, paint may not stick to it, so you end up with a mess. Non coated tanks could be painted with something like Chassis Black from Eastwood ...
Question prepping a new gas tank - Corvair Center Forum
Online descriptions say the Ni-Tern steel is similar to the original tank plating that was a coating with a lead-tin finish to facilitate ...
What to do? - Sealing a gas tank - AACA Forums
The 'Terne Plate' is on the inside of the tank, not the outside. I'd use 3m Undercoating on the outside, several coats. The aircraft industry ...