grantcarruthers
Well Known Member
So I have a leaking tank and I'm about to put it on the market in the next year. The borescope pictures of the tank look solid with no bubbling and zero adherence issues. The builder must have prepped very well but there are a couple hairline cracks that are stained blue and likely the cause of the leaks.
As there are no known and reliable ways to seal the cracks; and to get away from the 25 hour inspections it is unfortunately time to de slosh these tanks.
As far as doing it myself and having it signed off by an AnP, what are the realistic costs in ProSeal, Mek, and hours of labor? It looks like the tank repair kits from Vans will be under $200 easily. What tools and expenses will make this project successful?
Evan has too many negative reports to consider having 2 tanks built by him
WeapNoMore quotes $1500/tank and a 2-3 month wait to get started
Hotel Whiskey quotes $2000/tank, no mention of a backlog
I have the time to do it myself but how realistic is it? None of the processes seam too terribly difficult, just tedious. What are the chances to avoid repainting? Or is that a forgone conclusion after removing the screws and tanks from the wings and using chemicals capable of removing slosh?
Thanks very much for your time and opinions
As there are no known and reliable ways to seal the cracks; and to get away from the 25 hour inspections it is unfortunately time to de slosh these tanks.
As far as doing it myself and having it signed off by an AnP, what are the realistic costs in ProSeal, Mek, and hours of labor? It looks like the tank repair kits from Vans will be under $200 easily. What tools and expenses will make this project successful?
Evan has too many negative reports to consider having 2 tanks built by him
WeapNoMore quotes $1500/tank and a 2-3 month wait to get started
Hotel Whiskey quotes $2000/tank, no mention of a backlog
I have the time to do it myself but how realistic is it? None of the processes seam too terribly difficult, just tedious. What are the chances to avoid repainting? Or is that a forgone conclusion after removing the screws and tanks from the wings and using chemicals capable of removing slosh?
Thanks very much for your time and opinions