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Hessler560
03-28-2013, 06:04 AM
My tank has I lite coat of rust in it just wondering if anyone knew any tricks?

not enoughsmoke
03-28-2013, 07:29 AM
Take the tank off and throw in some ball bearings (just the balls ) or small hex nuts and shake the chit out of it.That will help break the rust up then take a vacum to get the rust out. Be sure to fit it with water and drain it first.

camarokiller
03-28-2013, 08:10 AM
Chain works good too

bosshogg
03-28-2013, 05:15 PM
Gravel stones from the driveway is the best I have found to break up rust. Make sure you coat the inside of it with something after you are done. There is a place at work we use that lines them with rubber/plastic kind of material....cant think of them right now...

WhitetailAddict
03-28-2013, 05:51 PM
Limestone out of the driveway is what I've used.

Dane
03-28-2013, 08:23 PM
Gravel stones from the driveway is the best I have found to break up rust. Make sure you coat the inside of it with something after you are done. There is a place at work we use that lines them with rubber/plastic kind of material....cant think of them right now...

Yup spend the bucks for the liner , you'll be a lot happier . Dane

RockinRam96
03-28-2013, 08:28 PM
I was told bearings and a little kerosene.

mitch13
03-28-2013, 10:53 PM
What's the tank out of? I have had good luck with diesel fuel and river rock.

Hessler560
04-05-2013, 06:42 AM
Thanks everyone!

zstroken
04-05-2013, 07:44 AM
How much is a new tank?