Congrats on the great looking truck Grigg. I've got that same fuel tank on one of my Sterling work trucks. The tank on my truck is mounted in the drivers side and the front of the tank is about 8 inches behind the rear of the front tire. The lower fender does protect is some. I got the truck new in 2005 and the only thing I have ever used on the tank to keep it looking good is the acid wash that you get at the truck washes and truck stops. Leaves tank with a nice satin finish. The only issue I've ever had is once it didn't get rinsed with enough water and left some streaks after things dried out. Don