new life for jerry cans

[BrandX]

so i had the chance to buy jerry cans for $5. cool huh. well the catch is the inside lining(paint i think) is flakeing off. its flakes siting in the bottom of can. now can i bead blast them to get as much out as possible and seal them some how? with what. five bucks is a deal but am i just wasteing money?

[Fergie]

so i had the chance to buy jerry cans for $5. cool huh. well the catch is the inside lining(paint i think) is flakeing off. its flakes siting in the bottom of can. now can i bead blast them to get as much out as possible and seal them some how? with what. five bucks is a deal but am i just wasteing money?

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[luk4mud]

You could consider re-lining them with a polymer lining from Eastland.

[Beowulf]

Here is a tank sealer I just found:

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Tank-Sea...-0.html?afid=1


There are also sealers from POR 15 and Eastwood.

[Sleeping Dog]

Rust is a big problem for motorcycles with steel tanks and there are numerous products to re-coat them.

Also there is this article on using electrolysis eliminate the rust.
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...cle-gas-tanks/

Have fun.

Jim