I sent out this same question to the group a year or so ago. The consensus
seemed to be that the Eastwood coating had multiple reports of failure, often
in dramatic fashion. The main recommendation was to use Red-Kote by Damon
Industries. I got a gallon delivered to my door from O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Less than a hundred bucks. An alternative was Bill Hirsch's product. I also
didn't like the outer finish that the Gas Tank Renu folks use. David
-------------- Original message from "Jerry" <JCMC2006@suddenlink.net>:
--------------
> Gas tank coatings -
>
> When you have your tank recoated, ask if the coating is alcohol resistant.
> When I did mine 12 years ago or so, I did it myself and used some "white
> stuff" (can't recall the name of the product) that I purchased at a
> motorcycle shop for motorcycle tanks. There were two options - one for gas
> only and one if there's alcohol involved. Thinking down the road there
> would be alcohol in the gas, I opted for the one resistant to alcohol.
>
> I don't know if the flaking was due to that problem, but this may be a
> consideration.
>
> Jerry Christopherson
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> To: gharlowe@comcast.net; tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Gas Tank Recoating
>
> I think a ReNu franchise did mine. I would have to look it up, but I
> believe they quoted me $200 and then ended up charging me $250. If you
> want the
> ReNu system I would recommend going on line and calling a few other of
> their
> locations. If you are going to pay about $50 for 2-way shipping it doesn't
>
> make that much difference where the outlet is located. Your quote sounds
> very
> pricey to me.
> M
>
>
>
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