new aluminum gas tank, should I paint before installing?

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tfret

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I'm getting ready to install a new aluminum "belly" tank under the deck of our ski boat. The original had lots of pitting from moisture contact and corosion. I was thinking it might be a good idea to coat it for protection. I happen to have a couple of cans of rubberized undercoating that is made for automotive fender wells, and thought that might work well for this. What do you think?
 
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Re: new aluminum gas tank, should I paint before installing?

tfret said:
I'm getting ready to install a new aluminum "belly" tank under the deck of our ski boat. The original had lots of pitting from moisture contact and corosion. I was thinking it might be a good idea to coat it for protection. I happen to have a couple of cans of rubberized undercoating that is made for automotive fender wells, and thought that might work well for this. What do you think?
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Howdy,


You're in the wrong forum.......... this is the Mercruiser I/O forum. This question might be better served in Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair


Or BOAT Topics!!!!:p:p Hoo Boy! That was a fast MOVE!!
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I don't think you need to paint or coat it at all...... That tank will last 20 years unpainted. If it bothers you, get yourself a spray can of Zinc-Chromate primer and paint it.

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Regards,


Rick
 
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Re: new aluminum gas tank, should I paint before installing?

+1. The tank will be just fine.
 
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Re: new aluminum gas tank, should I paint before installing?

Keep the bilge dry and it will outlast the rest of the boat.
 
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