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I have a brand new galvanized gas tank that is going under my '69 C20 Panel. Should I paint it? If so, with what? Thanks for any info!

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Les

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I don't know should you?
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Painting galvanixed steel


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I wouldn't paint a new galvanized tank, unless you are going for a special look (and people are crawling under your truck!)


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painting galvanized steel requires "damaging" the coating enough that paint will stick - for a while ..... why replace the best kind of factory coating with a home paint job?? if you decide to do it, vinegar will neutralize the zinc so it can rust like the rest of the truck grin

Bill


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Would "look" good bare, for awhile. But after cleaning the oils off with thinner a coat of 3M's 8882 would help protect it from scratches from road rocks....... just my 2 cents


....David

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