leaf4 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hey all, got out in my canoe this past weekend and noticed a slow drip coming from the back and just got some time to investigate and I have 3 small pin holes that will leak if I fill past a certain point. I've seen some stuff on the Canadian tire website but am skeptical. Does anyone have any first hand experience with anything of this nature to fix them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I have restore quite a few older motorcycles and pin holes in a gas tank are a common issue. This product is the one that actually works. http://www.caswellplating.com/restoration-aids/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer/dragons-blood-gas-tank-sealer.html The chemistry of gas makes most all external applied products at best, temporary at worst fails completely. The correct way to seal a tank is to etch the metal with a special cleaner and then to rotate the tank as the epoxy cures. There are videos on the process if you search for motorcycle tank sealing. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidge Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Don't use JB Weld. I tryed it and within a few days the gas ate through it. Just sayin. I need up buying a new one. Pidge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They make a 2 part that works pretty well to seal up fuel tanks. It's almost like a putty or playdough that you knead together and then apply to the tank. Like almost any product, the success is directly related to the way the surface is prepped. http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/specialized-maintenance-repair/radiator-fuel-tank-repair/permatex-fuel-tank-and-radiator-repair-kit2013-05-21-19-14-47-detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farsider Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Por 15 http://www.canada-por15.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TankSealers Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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