EpoxyPaste for Reparing Gas Tanks

EpoxyPaste for Reparing Gas Tanks FARM SHOP Handy Hints 23-3-34 I've repaired gas tanks for many years and I guarantee my work for the life of the unit. Needless to say, I read with great concern FARM SHOW's article "Gas Tank Welding: Readers Tell How They Do It" (Vol. 23, No. 2). I can only say that under no circumstance would I ever advise anyone to introduce any kind of spark anywhere near an old gas tank, having had one friend decapitated and another permanently disabled doing so. Instead, I'd suggest using this safe, fool-proof method. I use a two-component epoxy paste that's available at most hardware stores. I mix equal portions of each component according to label directions, then clean up thoroughly around the rust hole. I apply the mixture generously to a metal screw and simply turn it into the hole. I usually use a heat bulb to expedite the drying process, waiting until the epoxy is completely dry and hard enough (usually in about three hours) to file smooth. If a hole is larger, I simply apply a thin layer of paste to the entire field. I've been repairing gas tanks this way for 25 years. Not only has it never failed, not one has ever blown up in my face as they can if you use a welder or torch around them. (Larry Zimmerman, Zimmerman Welding, 1156 180th Ave., New Richmond, Wis. 54017; ph 715 246-4890)

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