Sealing new fuel tank?

[Ceejay 72]

I just finished using a Frost Restorations POR15 kit to seal a micro-weep on the fuel tank of my vintage Austin, when I traced the persistent fuel smell in the boot of the Stag to a similar micro-weep in the base of its tank as well.
As this tank had been repaired in four places already and there was evidence of dodgy metal in three more areas, I decided that a new tank was in order.
I still have the metal-prep solution and 3/4 of the POR15 resin mix left from the Austin treatment, although not the heavy duty cleaning solution.
What does anyone with experience think about my using the metal-prep and the resin on a brand new tank, bearing in mind they've been used once already?
Can I do it without the cleaning solution, as the tank is new?
Thanks,
Chris

[mallardstag]

I think that I would ask Frosts or look at Wards aluminium tank.

https://www.ejward.co.uk/new-parts/engine-gear-box-and-servicing/fuel-system-and-pipes/fuel-tank-aluminium.html

[richardthestag]

I used the slosh solution from Rust.co.uk with impressive results. https://www.rust.co.uk/product/slosh...-tank-sealer-7

On that product once opened it must all be used!

I had a Range Rover steel tank that was dripping fuel! quite an extensive leak. Welding them is possible but extreme caution is required. Specialist stuff really. Slosh fixed it

I have a Land Rover s3 tank that drained a gallon onto the ground over night, going to see if slosh fixes that before investing in new

Re new steel tanks, yes I would treat the inside and outside to protect against condensation rust and stuff

Stag steel tanks had an issue where the drain plug was in the wrong place, is that still an issue?

[trunt]

i used the slosh solution from rust.co.uk with impressive results. https://www.rust.co.uk/product/slosh...-tank-sealer-7



stag steel tanks had an issue where the drain plug was in the wrong place, is that still an issue?

yes!!

[SaskStag]

The Por 15 website has a lot of good information. They might be able to answer specific questions. I painted the outside of the tank after it had been sorted by a specialist in town here. That stuff goes a long way.
Tanya

[Ceejay 72]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!