Exhaust shield

[Storloc]

Since most aftermarket exhaust systems cant use the factory heat shield is there any chance a coated (kreem etc.) gas tank would be affected by the heat? I cant imagine it getting hot enough to do any harm but I wonder about the coating failing due to the extra heat.

 

[PATMAX]

I never did understand the use of Kreem over a good cleaning. They make chemicals to clean out almost all the rust. If people keep their newly refurbished tanks full or at least not sitting empty for a long time, why risk the issues associated with Kreem. Not to mention there are lots of tanks out there for sale cheap! I could see using it on a rare tank or some pretty painted tank with only petcocks but our tanks have the float and all in there and our tanks are hidden ugly monsters.

 

[Storloc]

That didn't exactly answer my question but I'll answer yours. My tank already had rust in it when I got it. I didn't know about anything at the time that would clean it out and help prevent future rust although afterwards I found something that claimed to do both. A used tank doesn't appeal to me and a new one is well over a hundred bucks I believe. FWIW after using POR15's tank sealer I haven't had any problems for over 4 years now but if I do a new one will be going in this time.