Can the expansion tank be powder coated?

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Can the expansion tank be powder coated?

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Can the expansion tank be powder coated or are there any soldered joints that will melt? Don't want to make the same mistake I did with the gas tank. :roll:
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Been there, done that. The solder melts.
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ppeters914 wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:00 pm Can the expansion tank be powder coated or are there any soldered joints that will melt? Don't want to make the same mistake I did with the gas tank. :roll:
I sanded mine down then covered it with POR15.
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RBMann wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:03 pm
ppeters914 wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:00 pm Can the expansion tank be powder coated or are there any soldered joints that will melt? Don't want to make the same mistake I did with the gas tank. :roll:
I sanded mine down then covered it with POR15. IMG_7617.JPGIMG_7632.JPG
Very nice, Rick. I'll bring mine over to you to do. :mrgreen:

Seriously, how hard was it to sand down? Better/easier to sandblast?
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I don't know about sand blasting. I actually used small scrubber wheels with my Dremel. I have them in different grits. You are welcome to use some of the POR15 or if you sand it I can paint it.

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