Steel Tender Waterproofing

Steel Tender Waterproofing

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12 October 2012 at 16:26 #100571
Den
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I am building a traction engine with a steel tender and I'm trying to find out the best way of waterproofing the water tank. I'm thinking about some sort of rubberised paint, or maybe fiberglass.

The galvanised steel water tank I took out of my loft was in pretty good condition after 50 years, but galvanisation doesn't seem like a practical option.

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Den.
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12 October 2012 at 16:26 #22258
Den
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13 October 2012 at 17:12 #100684
nigel jones 5
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theres propper steel tank sealant availible for car and motorbike fuel tanks – on ebay at around 20 squids
14 October 2012 at 19:08 #100819
Springbok
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Go to a bikers shop ask for a sealant for a petrol tank pour it into your tank and pick it up and give it a good swish round. no need to say seal opening first before swishing….

Bob.
14 October 2012 at 19:22 #100822
michael cole
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Isoflex or Por15. Go and have a look on the Traction Talk forum. I asked this same question over there.

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15 October 2012 at 01:57 #100850
GoCreate
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I asked the same question to some guys with miniatures at a steam rally, I did as they recommended, light shot blast and then coated with isoflex liquid rubber. They said they had not had any problem over several years.

Nigel
2 November 2012 at 10:42 #102506
Den
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Thanks for the advice. I think Isoflex seems the best way to go.

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