fixing a hole in a hole in a gas tank

[trailramdan]

i noticed it drips when i got this bike, its my flamed ram....today i rode the hell out of it and its a steady drip coming from the bottom of the tank...i know they welded it to the bracket, im guessing it put a pin hole in it...so how do you fix a leak with out destroying my paint?

 

[YOOP]

You could try a sealer.there's a few different brands.
Seals from the inside.

 

[bullhead]

Gas Tank - Specialty Coatings

 

[oldfatguy]

I had good luck with jb weld.Mine was leaking around one of the mounting studs on the bottom of the tank and so far two years later it's still fine.

 

[bayareaburrito]

If all else fails

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/general-minibike-talk/14358-tecumseh-metal-fuel-tank-restoration.html

 

[Fat Boy]

I have used Red Kote for years with no problems , if you do have a problem it is because you did not get the tank clean before you sealed the tank

 

[trailramdan]

:shrug:tried jb weld tonight we shall see if it seals it

 

[bigrob]

I have used the Jb weld putty on atv tanks , even fixed holes you could push a pencil thru lol
Keep a dish of water close to keep your fingers wet , and you can smooth and mold the putty so it looks pretty good. you can even sand and paint it.
Rob