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 Plastic Gas Tank Repair
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05/20/14 04:50 AM
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slimjim
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I have a 12 gallon gas tank that has a small (2 inch) crack on the top. A new one is $100. I've heard people say that nothing will stick to the plastic. Has anyone here successfully repaired one? Would automotive fiberglass work?
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Re: Plastic Gas Tank Repair
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05/20/14 10:13 AM
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Allison1
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Welding it with a plastic stick would work but for a 12 gallon tank why not buy a new one?
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Re: Plastic Gas Tank Repair
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05/20/14 11:23 AM
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gary purdy
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Ethanol and fiberglass is a no.
The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything. Remember what He has done and remember that He is not done yet!-- GOD IS GOOD
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Re: Plastic Gas Tank Repair
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05/20/14 02:02 PM
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slimjim
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I'm cheap. And I don't care what my gear looks like....
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Re: Plastic Gas Tank Repair
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05/23/14 03:09 AM
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Doublejack
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Plastic welding is the best bet. It depends on the crack but normally it isn't difficult. We do plastic welding on a variety of different plastics. PM me and we can discuss it. I hear you I am cheap too!
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Re: Plastic Gas Tank Repair
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05/25/14 02:29 AM
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Jimfishes
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Wonder if a small fiberglass patch kit would work on plastic? Seems if you roughed up the surface to be repaired with sandpaper, the fiberglass would work.
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