Sealing Your Motorcycle Gas Tank

Do you need to seal your gas tank before painting it? Of course you should... maybe. It depends on where you live, how much you drive, and the quality of the sealing job.


By sealing the gas tank, we are referring to coating the inside of the gas tank with a special sealant that binds to the metal and prevents leaks and rust. The tank should be sealed before painting. The benefits are obvious - prevent rust and leaks. The drawback is that the gas lifts the sealant over time, filling your gas tank with globs of sealant, clogging your fuel system, and basically leaving your tank in worse shape than if you did nothing at all.


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Sealing Your Motorcycle Gas Tank