Failed Caswell tank sealer?????

[jonboy-xsbobber]

Hi I tryed to coat my new tank with Caswell tank sealer and I must have messed it up and not gotten a full coverage about a week after I reinstalled my tank I looked inside and the gas got in between the sealant and the tank wall. I was just wondering if I can run it like that or if it will effect my carbs or engine in any way?????

 

[jefft]

I used the Caswell sealer on an XS 750 tank I have on my 650. Two year later, no problems. I had Kreem in my Harley tank with no problems for over 6 years with no problems when it did finally start coming apart. Prep is everything.
jefft

 

[jonboy-xsbobber]

Yeah it was my first attempt at anything like this I know it was me not the product I just want to know if it will effect my carbs since it has failed ( I have failed) or if I can run it like it is

 

[tonyc]

Most likely it will eventually start flaking and clog your filters if you ar running them. Read up on what is used to dis-solve the liner and re-do. Just my opinion.

 

[jonboy-xsbobber]

Yeah I planed on doing that at the end of the season I'm just hurting not having a bike on the road and I'm over budget already and the trip to ohio is next month. I think I'm just going to buy Afew filters and strip it this fall
Unless this is a terrible idea?
Thanks for the replys

 

[tonyc]

It should not take long to re-do the tank.

 

[DIRTY DOG]

redo the tank.. caswell is good stuff but you must follow each step.. I don't know
but you may have to remove the old caswell first. you can redo it with red kote I know it will cover the old stuff

 

[jonboy-xsbobber]

I used the clear one so the red is better? And I won't have to strip the inside

 

[DIRTY DOG]

yes the red is great stuff I fixed a failed crean and a very rusty sportster cank the other day great stuff http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Kote-Qu...ine-/380927677110?hash=item58b10f12b6&vxp=mtr it took about 1 day to dry but I'd wait 2 or 3 to be safe when you can't smell it it good to go