Original Posted By: Dan Yocum
Hey all,My aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as itwon't leak with fuel under pressure, but.Just to be completely sure, I'm going to seal the seams on the outside andwondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend usedsomething like proseal and said it worked great, but I'm wondering if thatis too thick to brush.Any thoughts??Douwe________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: tank sealant
Pietenpol-List: tank sealant
Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
Hey all, My aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as it won=92t leak with fuel under pressure, but=85 Just to be completely sure, I=92m going to seal the seams on the outside and wondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend used something like proseal and said it worked great, but I=92m wondering if that is too thick to brush. Any thoughts?? Douwest" target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
Hey all, My aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as it won=92t leak with fuel under pressure, but=85 Just to be completely sure, I=92m going to seal the seams on the outside and wondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend used something like proseal and said it worked great, but I=92m wondering if that is too thick to brush. Any thoughts?? Douwest" target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
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Original Posted By: "Barry Davis"
Hey all,My aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as itwon't leak with fuel under pressure, but.Just to be completely sure, I'm going to seal the seams on the outside andwondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend usedsomething like proseal and said it worked great, but I'm wondering if thatis too thick to brush.Any thoughts??Douwest" target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
Hey all,My aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as itwon't leak with fuel under pressure, but.Just to be completely sure, I'm going to seal the seams on the outside andwondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend usedsomething like proseal and said it worked great, but I'm wondering if thatis too thick to brush.Any thoughts??Douwest" target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
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Original Posted By: V Groah
Hey all,My aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as itwon't leak with fuel under pressure, but.Just to be completely sure, I'm going to seal the seams on the outside andwondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend usedsomething like proseal and said it worked great, but I'm wondering if thatis too thick to brush.Any thoughts??Douwest" target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
Hey all,My aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as itwon't leak with fuel under pressure, but.Just to be completely sure, I'm going to seal the seams on the outside andwondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend usedsomething like proseal and said it worked great, but I'm wondering if thatis too thick to brush.Any thoughts??Douwest" target=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... __________
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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Douwe here is the new Proseal.http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/cat ... 26-510-672 &browse=misc&product=proseal Don't count on brushing. It's more like a thick STICKY peanut butter. Iused popsicle sticks.Jack,DSM
Douwe here is the new Proseal.http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/cat ... 26-510-672 &browse=misc&product=proseal Don't count on brushing. It's more like a thick STICKY peanut butter. Iused popsicle sticks.Jack,DSM
RE: Pietenpol-List: tank sealant
Original Posted By: douweblumberg(at)earthlink.net
Douwe=2C what is wrong with sealing it on the INSIDE with sloshing sealer? I have always used it and swear by it. They make an automotive sloshing sealer that is alcohol-proof for todays autofuel that I am putting in my tank. If you are only going avgas=2C the aviation sealer works great. I have heard horror stories=2C but have never had any trouble at all with it. A little lacquer thinner sloshed around first=2C air dry it with compressed air=2C and slosh the inside with the sealer. I have cut one of my tanks open and you could not scrape the sealer off with a razor blade. Proseal is so thick=2C I don't think you will be very happy trying to brush it on=2C and it wil look like hell.Gene
Douwe=2C what is wrong with sealing it on the INSIDE with sloshing sealer? I have always used it and swear by it. They make an automotive sloshing sealer that is alcohol-proof for todays autofuel that I am putting in my tank. If you are only going avgas=2C the aviation sealer works great. I have heard horror stories=2C but have never had any trouble at all with it. A little lacquer thinner sloshed around first=2C air dry it with compressed air=2C and slosh the inside with the sealer. I have cut one of my tanks open and you could not scrape the sealer off with a razor blade. Proseal is so thick=2C I don't think you will be very happy trying to brush it on=2C and it wil look like hell.Gene
Re: Pietenpol-List: tank sealant
Original Posted By: Gene Rambo
Gene, where did you get the automotive sloshing sealer? Is it available most everywhere? What type of construction did you use? Would that sealer work with a fiberglas tank? Thanks, Chuck ----- Original Message -----
Gene, where did you get the automotive sloshing sealer? Is it available most everywhere? What type of construction did you use? Would that sealer work with a fiberglas tank? Thanks, Chuck ----- Original Message -----
RE: Pietenpol-List: tank sealant
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I just used POR15 on a couple of aluminum tanks. Be sure to order thecleaner and the metal prep along with the sealer (they sell a kit for this)Of course the tank has to be completely dry for the sealer to work properly,so I used a hair dryer with part of a water bottle taped on the front then1" scat hose screwed on to the bottle. Run the hose all the way to the backof the tank and run for several hours with the heat off. This stuff worksgreat and you order off their website, so they ship to your door. GooglePor15 for their website.BarryNX973BP _____
I just used POR15 on a couple of aluminum tanks. Be sure to order thecleaner and the metal prep along with the sealer (they sell a kit for this)Of course the tank has to be completely dry for the sealer to work properly,so I used a hair dryer with part of a water bottle taped on the front then1" scat hose screwed on to the bottle. Run the hose all the way to the backof the tank and run for several hours with the heat off. This stuff worksgreat and you order off their website, so they ship to your door. GooglePor15 for their website.BarryNX973BP _____
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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
The POR15 website is: http://www.por15.com/Barry _____
The POR15 website is: http://www.por15.com/Barry _____
Pietenpol-List: tank sealant
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
Hey all=2CMy aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as it won=92t leak with fuel under pressure=2C but=85Just to be completely sure=2C I=92m going to seal the seams on the outside and wondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend used something like proseal and said it worked great=2C but I=92m wondering if that is too thick to brush.Any thoughts??Douwe ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 07:59:37 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Hey all=2CMy aluminum tank is pretty much done. I THINK I got all the leaks as it won=92t leak with fuel under pressure=2C but=85Just to be completely sure=2C I=92m going to seal the seams on the outside and wondered what would be a good sealant that I could brush on. A friend used something like proseal and said it worked great=2C but I=92m wondering if that is too thick to brush.Any thoughts??Douwe ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 07:59:37 -0500 (GMT-05:00)