How To Repair Motorcycle Fuel Tank

Or aftermarket motorcycle gas tank.

How to repair motorcycle fuel tank. And because our process is completely internal its done without affecting your paint. We then mount it to a special vise that holds the tank firmly in place. Youll want to buy enough vinegar to completely fill the tank up otherwise flash rust will occur above the fluid level.

Its only around a buck and a half for a small tube which is more than you need. This process does take a bit of time however is easy cheap and disposal is not an issue. Bondo can go over the top of paint or primer and will hold but on bare metal is best.

Use a grit somewhere in the 80-200 range to get enough grain in the surface for the Bondofiller to mechanically adhere. Try using Seal-All - you dont have to mix anything and it works great for patching fuel tank leaks. Remove the tank and empty it of fuel first of course.

Most tanks will have a filler cap and a petcock outlet but others may have. Instead of having to replace it you can use a tank sealant to reseal the tank. GTL has perfected the process of cleaning and lining motorcycle gas tanks.

Then there is the third option which is for the roll-up-your-sleeves type. Make sure to buy a box of baking soda as well. In fact Ive used it to repair broken Float Pin posts in carburetors with great success where the Seal-All repair is immersed in gasoline constantly.

The idea is to have the extreme temperature change make the dent pop back into place. Now if you are from a different state you can send your dented gas tank to us. The third theory to remove a dent in a motorcycle gas tank is by heating up that spot of the tank using a hair dryer or something similar and immediately spraying it with freeze spray.