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Oil tank powdercoat?
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I would like to Powdercoat my oil tank on my 68 911. I am not sure if the oil filter flange is welded in place or if there is a seal. I dont want the heat to destroy a seal. Any help would be great. 
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04-14-2025, 09:50 AM
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I would not powder coat an oil tank - I would fear powder getting into the inside and then contaminating the engine.
I just did mine, I had it steamed out thoroughly and then used the Wurth high temperature enamel - basically a whole can on it. It took some heat (just out in the sun) and a few days to really harden fully, but now it feels tough and I KNOW there is nothing but stainless steel in that tank.... D. |
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Clean it to surgically clean with paint stripper, gas and then acetone, bring to a local Cerakote provider and have them shoot it with E-100 Blackout.
  
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Cerakote is obviously the best choice, rust oleum satin 8:1 hardener works too. I thought about powder coating mine but decided against it. Powder on stainless might not adhere well without blasting and I didn’t wanna deal with trying to prep and blast an oil tank for obvious reasons.
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Thanks. That looks like the new plan.
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