I have an old metal military jerry can. I want to restore it and put it on my jeep. The inside has some rust. Any ideas on how to clean it out. Thanks guys
I restore Coleman lanterns and some have rust in them. First put some machine screws in there with water and shake it as much as you can to remove scale. Then rinse it out really well. Then use alcohol to rinse that, it'll help remove water. Finally rinse with gas. I don't know if I'd spend the time and effort on a rusty gas can but that'll do it. If the bottom has more serious rust issues you can soak it overnight in evaporust after getting the scale out. Filling the whole can would cost way to much. I wouldn't use acid but I guess people do.I have an old metal military jerry can. I want to restore it and put it on my jeep. The inside has some rust. Any ideas on how to clean it out. Thanks guys
In the process of the muriatic acid technique. I will report back
I took care of a prep school pool for 15 years. Know the dangers of this stuffGrab baking soda and water from the kitchen to neutralize the acid. Close your eyes and have fun!
I took care of a prep school pool for 15 years. Know the dangers of this stuff
That is the factory coating, I have about 5 jerry cans and they all had it. Getting a good military mount is hard to do now, the new blitz ones are like paper compared to the old ones.So this is after 24 hours of acid treatment. I've rinsed it out several times and there is nothing else loose, even though it looks it. Seem PO coated it with something also. I was thinking of using this to recoat it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B3HXCZ4/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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I got a smitty built mount, will be setting up todayThat is the factory coating, I have about 5 jerry cans and they all had it. Getting a good military mount is hard to do now, the new blitz ones are like paper compared to the old ones.
Dont be suprised if it cracks with a full can of gas sloshing around sitting on it. Try to find a real mount, they weigh twice as much and are 5 times as strong. Blitz was the original makers of the cans and mounts for the military. Good luckI got a smitty built mount, will be setting up today
Does no one else realize you could simply fill it with white vinegar, let it sit over night, then shake it real hard possibly with a few nuts in it in the morning? Ive used this technique on all kinds of things from tools, can, to metal plates (before welding etc.).... Strips every bit of rust off and CHEAP!
I'd buy a new can, I would never risk having the coating end up in my tank.So this is after 24 hours of acid treatment. I've rinsed it out several times and there is nothing else loose, even though it looks it. Seem PO coated it with something also.
I would never even think to mount my cans in this location.Nor really worried about full of gas weight, will be empty 99% of the time. Finished project
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