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Den	12/10/2012 16:26:50
2 forum posts	I am building a traction engine with a steel tender and I'm trying to find out the best way of waterproofing the water tank. I'm thinking about some sort of rubberised paint, or maybe fiberglass. The galvanised steel water tank I took out of my loft was in pretty good condition after 50 years, but galvanisation doesn't seem like a practical option. Regards, Den.
fizzy	13/10/2012 17:12:43
1860 forum posts 121 photos	theres propper steel tank sealant availible for car and motorbike fuel tanks - on ebay at around 20 squids
Springbok	14/10/2012 19:08:38
879 forum posts 34 photos	Go to a bikers shop ask for a sealant for a petrol tank pour it into your tank and pick it up and give it a good swish round. no need to say seal opening first before swishing.... Bob.
michael cole	14/10/2012 19:22:19
166 forum posts	Isoflex or Por15. Go and have a look on the Traction Talk forum. I asked this same question over there. Mike
GoCreate	15/10/2012 01:57:36
387 forum posts 119 photos	I asked the same question to some guys with miniatures at a steam rally, I did as they recommended, light shot blast and then coated with isoflex liquid rubber. They said they had not had any problem over several years. Nigel
Den	02/11/2012 10:42:55
2 forum posts	Thanks for the advice. I think Isoflex seems the best way to go. Den.

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