There are several methods to fix holes, but you must fix them BEFORE you put the POR-15 Fuel Tank Sealer into the tank. PATCHING – If you have any big exterior or interior leaks we recommend performing this step before the sealant step. Though the coating is designed to bond with any new flash rust, ideally you’ll want to perform the forced air drying promptly after draining the tank, and coat the tank with sealant soon after drying it. NOTE: Once the metal is treated, it can flash rust. THE SEALER WILL NOT STICK TO A DAMP OR WET TANK. TANKS MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY INSIDE BEFORE SEALING. This can be accomplished by using a hair dryer or hot air gun. The only way to do this job is to use forced air. In order to get the tank completely dry, you must blow warm air into it because no tank will dry out on the inside by itself. Rinse the tank thoroughly with WARM water several times and drain it thoroughly (low spots in tanks collect water so be sure to roll tank around to get as much water out as possible). Place the tank in different positions every half hour until the entire inside of the tank has been treated with POR-15 METAL PREP. Roll the tank around to ensure it coats all surfaces. Pour the entire bottle of POR-15 METAL PREP into the tank. NOTE: Tank should be empty of rinsing water but does not have to be bone dry before using POR-15 METAL PREP. Repeat with 2nd quart of Cleaner Degreaser if necessary. Now empty the solution from the tank and rinse it out with water. You may add a chain or nuts and bolts inside the tank to help knock rust and varnish off when shaking the tank. Pour the mixture into the tank, shake vigorously, and “roll” the tank around to ensure the cleaner gets to all inside surfaces for a minimum of 30 minutes. Extremely hot water could melt the adhesive on the duct tape. Mix your 1st quart of POR-15 CLEANER DEGREASER with 1 quart of WARM water. Outside painted surface of your tank should be protected from preparation and sealing products with soft rags or other suitable protection. Seal up those openings in the tank with duct tape or cork to keep the solutions in the tank when you clean, prep and seal the tank. PREPARATION: Empty tank of all fuel and rinse out with clean water remove fuel petcock, float, filters, fittings, etc. GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
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Call POR-15 support for assistance if you are unsure on how to proceed. If your fuel tank contains plastic components inside, they should be removed before applying Fuel Tank Sealer. Fuel Tank Sealer does not adhere well to plastic. Proper chemical interaction is essential for achieving the best possible bond of the sealer to the inside of the tank. It is important to understand each product in your repair and how it works.
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THESES DIRECTIONS ARE FOR METAL TANKS ONLY