painting a gas tank

[seagenie1]

I am hauling my 100 gallon aluminum gas tank out of the boat. After it is pressure tested I wanted to protect it and paint it does anyone know o0f any good paints to use.

 

[xxxflhrci]

Re: painting a gas tank

What ya protecting it from?

 

[seagenie1]

Re: painting a gas tank

Just cleaning the surface and removing some of the corrosion thought i could coat it wit a paint.

 

[gcboat]

Re: painting a gas tank

You could coat it with most anything - however the real trick will be in the prep. Here's a little article for ya' : http://www.ronjoseph.com/Q&A/B2001_painting_aluminum.htm