POR 15

[True Blue]

Got a small tank leak. Had it welded and it still hasn't cured it

I'll get the weld going over again, but was thinking of using a tank sealer too. Just in case.

Has anyone used POR15? recommended?
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[stinkwheel]

Yes, and it works but Preparation, preparation, preparation. You need to be absolutely meticulious. Use the flushing solutions and follow the instructions to the letter. Particularly when it says something needs to be dry, it means it.
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[True Blue]

So, I can't just clean it out with acetone or something? I need to use their degrease and whatever primer they sell?
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[Nobby the Bastard]

Are you hard of reading?
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[Bhud]

Bronze brazing or silver soldering on the outside of the re-done weld (just in case it's porous yet again).

[stinkwheel]

I'd just use their system. If you fuck it up, it's a real fuck up because then you have to get it off again. It sets like nothing I've ever seen.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[rpsmith79]

[True Blue]

Cheers guys

Apart from you Nobby... You can fuck off
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[Nobby the Bastard]

Always a pleasure.
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[True Blue]

[Islander]

[Bhud]

[True Blue]

[Islander]

[Islander]

[Robby]

I don't know what bike this is on, but bear in mind that POR15 is epoxy. If you have a simple tank with one drain hole that is easily plugged, you're fine. If it has a fuel sender, filter, or anything else inside the tank, they will end up glued solid.

Personally I would cut out the rusty metal and braze on a patch. Having had tank sealers fail in the past, I don't trust any of them to keep working long term.

[True Blue]

[Nobby the Bastard]

Sorry but aren't those tanks ten a penny? Just get one off ebay.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[True Blue]

[stinkwheel]

If it's alloy and vaguely sound, you might be able to lumiweld it.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[MCN]

Welded or Brazed?

100% not the same thing.

ps And Nobby, you can fuck off.
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Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN.

[stinkwheel]

[Islander]

[MarJay]

I tried POR15 a few times, it never worked.
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[MCN]