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Yorkie
 Post subject: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:52 pm 

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The oil tank on my H2 is kind of yellow and grubby and I was wondering if anyone had any experience cleaning the tank to make it look new again. I've tried putting it through the dishwasher but it still looks grubby. Can it be bleached?
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Kevin
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triple cranks
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:49 pm 

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I don't think there is a process to reverse that condition.

Gonna be out in your neck of the woods at the end of the month. Staying on the Queen Mary for a few nights.

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BarryB
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:52 pm 
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Charlie I saw a ghost on that ship. NOT kidding. My wife and kids did too.

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triple cranks
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:57 pm 

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Off topic, but I can't wait! Love that stuff!!

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RODH2
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:00 pm 
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If you see a ghost, you might turn kinda' yellow too!!! :lol:

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Jim
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:22 am 
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Find another explanation Barry, there's no such thing. :D

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Yorkie
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:16 am 

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Go see the USS Iowa while you are here in Long Beach. Its just over the bridge in San Pedro. Worth the visit. Oh and also the Kawasaki Heritage Center as well...

Kevin
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BarryB
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:13 pm 
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Jim wrote:
Find another explanation Barry, there's no such thing. :D


Skeptic all you want Jim (I used to be like you) but when you see one Up Front and Personal - you'll change your mind. :o

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kawi3cyl
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:28 pm 
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Yorkie wrote:
The oil tank on my H2 is kind of yellow and grubby and I was wondering if anyone had any experience cleaning the tank to make it look new again. I've tried putting it through the dishwasher but it still looks grubby. Can it be bleached?
Thanks,
Kevin

I didn't listen to these videos, but maybe it can help you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW7paNVRUng

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ykKIiS2Rs

A possible chemical method:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J4yF3OpYZQ

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triple cranks
 Post subject: Re: Oil tank restoration
PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 3:54 pm 

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Yorkie wrote:
Go see the USS Iowa while you are here in Long Beach. Its just over the bridge in San Pedro. Worth the visit. Oh and also the Kawasaki Heritage Center as well...

Kevin


Thanks for the info!

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