Over the years I’ve tried several different tank sealing products. Some have ridiculous 2 or 3 prep steps. Nothing beats Red-Kote. Easy to use and works great. I no longer even think about other products. Hell, the hardest thing about using Red-Kote is getting that damn white hard plastic seal off the can. Lol
Coating a brand new fuel tank that I bought from YOU, had painted, only to find out it has a pinhole in the top next to the gas cap. I hope no prep was involved for a BRAND NEW FUEL TANK. Thankfully, my painter said bring it back after the welding/coating is done and she'll fix it cheap. Thanks z1 Enterprises for not telling us these tanks are not tested for quality assurance/control. I would have just bought a used tank and coated had I known.
Not to defend them but everywhere I searched for a new tank for my bike all warned that I need to test it as well as seal it for pinholes and to prevent rust. So I guess unless we pay someone to do that all for us we are stuck dealing with it no matter who we get the tank from. Which makes me wonder why they don't just test and seal them at the factory. Cost savings I imagine and China.
To add to the venting I have found these days that quality control is essentially non existent anymore with anything. The only bright side is overall prices for stuff as been kept pretty low.
He knows his stuff! All of the good shops around me use Red-Kote as well. Besides, if this guy has a habit of betting his lunch, I can tell he doesn't lose a bet that often!
Sweet video got a easy question I Bought a motorized bicycle frame with built in gas tank all aluminium anyway before I put it together I blew in the little tank and it has a pin hole I blew a little puff of smoke into the tank that's how I found the location of the pin hole anyway seeings it's never had any 2 stroke fuel mix in it yet should be clean if I Wrenc it out with Acetone I should be ready to use red coat correct
Hey Gang, Have a Moto Guzzi Breve 1200 sport and the plasctic tank weeps, blisters and swells to a point where I can not get it back on the bike. This was/is also an issue with Ducati and Harley plastic tanks. Once the tank is drained and dried, it should regaing its OEM shape and I'll be able to get it back on. However, I'm trying to find a product to seal the inside that will make it impervious to the effects of the ethenol so this won't happen again. Is the Red-Kote safe for use on a plastic tank?
Okay so I’ve been through so much trial and error trying to get my tank sealed. I used por15 but it’s flaking up I guess I didn’t do it right. Has anyone that has used red kote ever have it flake up? I really want to get it right
30 bucks at O'Reilly's. This stuff is tougher than shit. It will suspend almost anything left in the tank, rust, flakes or whatever. Dries to a toughness like a basketball. Seals Anything, period. I spilled a small puddle on my garage floor years ago and left it there just for observation. It shows zero wear in spite of being walked on constantly. We've poured every manner of chemical from carb cleaners to oven cleaners & paint removers on it. Nothing touches it. I'm not sure I could get it off with a chisel. It's about like molasses, put it in, roll it around, pour out the excess. In a day or so when you can no longer smell it in the tank, you are done. I refuse to even try anything else after too many misses with the others.
Thanks for that info. I was reluctant to get a new tank after hearing horror stories about sealing but I am much more confident to try it now. Seems all the new tanks for my bike require sealing but come unsealed. Now I am not stuck with the stock tank.
I just did this yesterday. 100 1/4" nuts in a 3.5gal tank with 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner. shake around for 10 minutes. flush, retrieve nuts, put the other 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner in, shake, pour out, let dry. the nuts break up the rust / peeling stuff into small enough bits to come out of the hole. loosen caps slowly as you'll build a little pressure in the tank from shaking.
I am wondering if I can use this in a plastic gas tank off a dirt bike. Most tank sealers dry solid, and therefor will crack if the bike is dropped or when the pressure builds an flexes the plastic. however you say this is flexible and will never crack.. My dirtbike is a 1981 kdx175 and the only problem is the leaky tank. just wondering if a $30 can of this can save me from buying a $250-$470 new tank
As long as its not plastic I don't see why not. The product does not know or care what kind of vehicle the tank is being used for. Just might need a lot if it is a huge tank but supposedly the stuff really stretches far.
Why wouldn't it come out? Just make sure the petcock hole and fuel fill hole are not clogged. Assuming you removed the tank which you have to in order to cote it all over. The excess will be liquidy and should pour right out. If you let the excess harden that is another story. It's not really excess anymore then.
@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306 I was having trouble with the baffles in my tank it wasn't letting all the excess out so I just flipped it upside down and kept moving it took about a week to fully dry and finally didn't smell the red coat in the tank anymore then I new it was dry. worked out excellent.
I am getting a new diesel tank after the last one rusted out due to condensation, too far gone. I have some unused red-kote as a result and was considering coating the brand new tank as a preventative measure - or is this lees than good idea?
I just did this yesterday. 100 1/4" nuts in a 3.5gal tank with 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner. shake around for 10 minutes. flush, retrieve nuts, put the other 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner in, shake, pour out, let dry. the nuts break up the rust / peeling stuff into small enough bits to come out of the hole. loosen caps slowly as you'll build a little pressure in the tank from shaking.
@@JD-hh9io I bought a gallon of Evaporust last week, and tried it in two old lawn mower tanks. Basically had little to no effect, even when left overnight. IMO it's good for very light rust only. I ended up buying a large bottle of BB's and shaking the tank with water, over and over and over and over like 20 times, rinsing periodically, then after removing the BB's, cleaning the tank the rest of the way with SIMPLE GREEN solution. I wish there was a better way to get rid of all that rust without all the work.
So far I have heard from a few bike builders that are trustworthy that this stuff works and is the best. Of course as with any coating the prep is key, especially on an old tank that is all crudded up.
@@joeslowy I think they meant after it is cured.. maybe from a surface where you didn't want it or to remove a bad job to re do it. But that I don't know the answer to. Heard some kind of solvent and shake it around with a bunch of nuts and bolts etc in the tank to help break it off surfaces but I never did that myself to confirm. I would call Red Kote tech help to find out.
Highly recommend staying away from RedKote. Great video but RedKote is a very dated product. When it was created gasoline did not have nearly as many additives as it does today. I used this video and others like it to choose RedKote as the product I would use to line my own tank. I used Shell gasoline for a few weeks after adding the tank liner with no issues whatsoever. When Shell was closed one night, I had to resort to a Mobil station instead. One of the many additives in Mobil’s fuel reactivated the tank liner and gave me more fuel issues than I had before putting the liner in to begin with. I then had to tediously remove the RedKote from the tank, prep the tank once again for another lining, and this time went with POR-15. Haven’t had any issues since. For anyone watching this video that is looking to line their fuel tanks, let this be a fair warning and indicator while deciding which product to use. I would NEVER EVER use RedKote again, especially after all that I went though because of it. Turned into an absolute nightmare.
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Over the years I’ve tried several different tank sealing products. Some have ridiculous 2 or 3 prep steps. Nothing beats Red-Kote. Easy to use and works great. I no longer even think about other products. Hell, the hardest thing about using Red-Kote is getting that damn white hard plastic seal off the can. Lol
Coating a brand new fuel tank that I bought from YOU, had painted, only to find out it has a pinhole in the top next to the gas cap. I hope no prep was involved for a BRAND NEW FUEL TANK. Thankfully, my painter said bring it back after the welding/coating is done and she'll fix it cheap. Thanks z1 Enterprises for not telling us these tanks are not tested for quality assurance/control. I would have just bought a used tank and coated had I known.
Not to defend them but everywhere I searched for a new tank for my bike all warned that I need to test it as well as seal it for pinholes and to prevent rust. So I guess unless we pay someone to do that all for us we are stuck dealing with it no matter who we get the tank from. Which makes me wonder why they don't just test and seal them at the factory. Cost savings I imagine and China.
To add to the venting I have found these days that quality control is essentially non existent anymore with anything. The only bright side is overall prices for stuff as been kept pretty low.
He knows his stuff! All of the good shops around me use Red-Kote as well. Besides, if this guy has a habit of betting his lunch, I can tell he doesn't lose a bet that often!
Great job with the infomercial. Fast and to the point. Loved the energy too.
Dude thanks a million
Red kote has certainly made his bead grow, probably due to the time he has waited for it to dry.
Sweet video got a easy question I Bought a motorized bicycle frame with built in gas tank all aluminium anyway before I put it together I blew in the little tank and it has a pin hole I blew a little puff of smoke into the tank that's how I found the location of the pin hole anyway seeings it's never had any 2 stroke fuel mix in it yet should be clean if I Wrenc it out with Acetone I should be ready to use red coat correct
Will Red Kote work over a layer of POR-15 already cured in a tank?
How do you remove it though
interested to see you fuel tank prep vid pdq (asap). Resurecting my build in the next couple weeks....
does it work for race fuel on carbon fiber tanks
Hey Gang,
Have a Moto Guzzi Breve 1200 sport and the plasctic tank weeps, blisters and swells to a point where I can not get it back on the bike. This was/is also an issue with Ducati and Harley plastic tanks.
Once the tank is drained and dried, it should regaing its OEM shape and I'll be able to get it back on. However, I'm trying to find a product to seal the inside that will make it impervious to the effects of the ethenol so this won't happen again.
Is the Red-Kote safe for use on a plastic tank?
how to temove red kote liner from a gas tank
Heartbroken they don't ship to Australia. Could have used a few of these cans
My red kote kinda waved over on my coat in several areas will it still dry and work? Please help
I love red kote . Does anyone know if you can use it in a oil tank?
Red-Kote is only for use lining the inside of fuel tanks containing gasoline or diesel fuel.
Okay so I’ve been through so much trial and error trying to get my tank sealed. I used por15 but it’s flaking up I guess I didn’t do it right. Has anyone that has used red kote ever have it flake up? I really want to get it right
30 bucks at O'Reilly's. This stuff is tougher than shit. It will suspend almost anything left in the tank, rust, flakes or whatever. Dries to a toughness like a basketball. Seals Anything, period. I spilled a small puddle on my garage floor years ago and left it there just for observation. It shows zero wear in spite of being walked on constantly. We've poured every manner of chemical from carb cleaners to oven cleaners & paint removers on it. Nothing touches it. I'm not sure I could get it off with a chisel. It's about like molasses, put it in, roll it around, pour out the excess. In a day or so when you can no longer smell it in the tank, you are done. I refuse to even try anything else after too many misses with the others.
Thanks for that info. I was reluctant to get a new tank after hearing horror stories about sealing but I am much more confident to try it now. Seems all the new tanks for my bike require sealing but come unsealed. Now I am not stuck with the stock tank.
@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306 howd it go?
Okay. My New tank just rusted out after using purple power and water! Tf happened
so how do you clean out the garbage re "cream" out of the tank before you RED KOTE
Several cans of carb cleaner a toilet brush and a lot of goddamn patience
I just did this yesterday.
100 1/4" nuts in a 3.5gal tank with 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner. shake around for 10 minutes. flush, retrieve nuts, put the other 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner in, shake, pour out, let dry.
the nuts break up the rust / peeling stuff into small enough bits to come out of the hole.
loosen caps slowly as you'll build a little pressure in the tank from shaking.
Will it work on plastic tanks?
Thanks
Is this all right to use in a fiberglass tank
Never mind....it's not.
Would this seal pinholes in a tank that takes 22psi to run?
Can you put redcoat on top of proseal ?
Weylan-yutani corp. would be proud
Iv used kreem and another brand but iv used red kote alot it is the best iv found
I am wondering if I can use this in a plastic gas tank off a dirt bike. Most tank sealers dry solid, and therefor will crack if the bike is dropped or when the pressure builds an flexes the plastic. however you say this is flexible and will never crack.. My dirtbike is a 1981 kdx175 and the only problem is the leaky tank. just wondering if a $30 can of this can save me from buying a $250-$470 new tank
nevermind, just read the back of a can and it reads as follows, "Red-Kote does not stick to plastic."
JB Weld will work for you. I cracked a yz490 tank vertically on the right side on the edge. Shocked that it worked. Never leaked a drop.
I spread thin epoxy with little hardener to keep flexible and then painted over or rhino lined a leaky plastic tank on a 86 xt600. Worked good.
Will this work in a truck gas tank ?
As long as its not plastic I don't see why not. The product does not know or care what kind of vehicle the tank is being used for. Just might need a lot if it is a huge tank but supposedly the stuff really stretches far.
Can you use this on dirt bike gas tanks ?
no it won't stick to plastic according to the back of the can
What happens when you're working on a Honda Shadow gas tank and you can't get all the excess red kote out
Why wouldn't it come out? Just make sure the petcock hole and fuel fill hole are not clogged. Assuming you removed the tank which you have to in order to cote it all over. The excess will be liquidy and should pour right out. If you let the excess harden that is another story. It's not really excess anymore then.
@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306 I was having trouble with the baffles in my tank it wasn't letting all the excess out so I just flipped it upside down and kept moving it took about a week to fully dry and finally didn't smell the red coat in the tank anymore then I new it was dry. worked out excellent.
I am getting a new diesel tank after the last one rusted out due to condensation, too far gone. I have some unused red-kote as a result and was considering coating the brand new tank as a preventative measure - or is this lees than good idea?
Supposedly it is a very good idea even on a new tank as even a new tank could have pin holes and eventually rust if left unsealed.
Where's the video showing how to purge the rust out of a fuel tank? Thanks!
I just did this yesterday.
100 1/4" nuts in a 3.5gal tank with 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner. shake around for 10 minutes. flush, retrieve nuts, put the other 1/2 gal of lacquer thinner in, shake, pour out, let dry.
the nuts break up the rust / peeling stuff into small enough bits to come out of the hole.
loosen caps slowly as you'll build a little pressure in the tank from shaking.
I use evaporust. works good
@@JD-hh9io I bought a gallon of Evaporust last week, and tried it in two old lawn mower tanks. Basically had little to no effect, even when left overnight. IMO it's good for very light rust only. I ended up buying a large bottle of BB's and shaking the tank with water, over and over and over and over like 20 times, rinsing periodically, then after removing the BB's, cleaning the tank the rest of the way with SIMPLE GREEN solution. I wish there was a better way to get rid of all that rust without all the work.
My first coat looks thin, should I do a second coat?
Red kote is typically thicker than most other systems that require two coats, however if they feel its too thin, there is no harm in a second coat.
Another pro builder who swears by Red Kote also said you can do 2 coats. So it seems there is a consensus.
Mine looks thin also I'm going to put 2 in it...i put in a lot of it the first time and it looks thin....lol
I left vinegar in my tank for about a week. No rust, just bright metal. So I rinsed it good, poured in gas then acetone and what about the flash rust?
Exactly, the right way is apply a liner, or fuel the tank asap
I know this is an old post, after you rinse the acid or vinegar out use MEK, it could mess up your paint so have wet rags around
Excellent, but does it work old chap
No it doesn't
@@Ryan_1997 I'm about to find out today. The can says most product failures are due to user error. Either poor prep or not letting it cure long enough
So far I have heard from a few bike builders that are trustworthy that this stuff works and is the best. Of course as with any coating the prep is key, especially on an old tank that is all crudded up.
Thumbs up just for the Alien reference
How do you remove it?
it pours out like honey. I just used a little over 1/2 a quart in a 3.5gal sportster tank. Coat the inside, set can under petcock hole to drain out.
@@joeslowy I think they meant after it is cured.. maybe from a surface where you didn't want it or to remove a bad job to re do it. But that I don't know the answer to. Heard some kind of solvent and shake it around with a bunch of nuts and bolts etc in the tank to help break it off surfaces but I never did that myself to confirm. I would call Red Kote tech help to find out.
thankssss youuu
You forgot to mention the cost per can. And that one can will do two tanks.
Highly recommend staying away from RedKote. Great video but RedKote is a very dated product. When it was created gasoline did not have nearly as many additives as it does today. I used this video and others like it to choose RedKote as the product I would use to line my own tank. I used Shell gasoline for a few weeks after adding the tank liner with no issues whatsoever. When Shell was closed one night, I had to resort to a Mobil station instead. One of the many additives in Mobil’s fuel reactivated the tank liner and gave me more fuel issues than I had before putting the liner in to begin with. I then had to tediously remove the RedKote from the tank, prep the tank once again for another lining, and this time went with POR-15. Haven’t had any issues since. For anyone watching this video that is looking to line their fuel tanks, let this be a fair warning and indicator while deciding which product to use. I would NEVER EVER use RedKote again, especially after all that I went though because of it. Turned into an absolute nightmare.
I can't find the other video where you prep the tank. Did you release it yet?
Hi Breanna, we have not yet released that video yet.
@@DimecitycyclesShop Will it be soon? Pretty please?
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molasses for a couple of weeks
Kevin!!!!
did your mustache stick its fingers in a light socket
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found something that will desolve it .... to much Seafoam gas treatment in the gas.
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Rust is a bitch.....lol
20 dollar Shipping Jesus lol
Get it an autoparts store to save shipping or check ebay and Amazon for free ship deals.
stop eating pork and cakes