new life for jerry cans

[BrandX]

so i had the chance to buy jerry cans for $5. cool huh. well the catch is the inside lining(paint i think) is flakeing off. its flakes siting in the bottom of can. now can i bead blast them to get as much out as possible and seal them some how? with what. five bucks is a deal but am i just wasteing money?

 

[Fergie]

so i had the chance to buy jerry cans for $5. cool huh. well the catch is the inside lining(paint i think) is flakeing off. its flakes siting in the bottom of can. now can i bead blast them to get as much out as possible and seal them some how? with what. five bucks is a deal but am i just wasteing money?

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10743

 

[luk4mud]

You could consider re-lining them with a polymer lining from Eastland.

 

[Beowulf]

Here is a tank sealer I just found:

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Tank-Sealers_c_7-1-0.html?afid=1


There are also sealers from POR 15 and Eastwood.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Coating gas tanks/cans

Rust is a big problem for motorcycles with steel tanks and there are numerous products to re-coat them.

Also there is this article on using electrolysis eliminate the rust.
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/10/21/how-to-get-rid-of-rust-in-motorcycle-gas-tanks/

Have fun.

Jim