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hampshire · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 35 Location: birmingham

I removed the petrol tank from the Bond Minicar this morning,it needs a good cleanout. It has had 2 stroke lying in it for the last 17 years ,its last tax disc expired 31.7.91.
I was thinking of sending for some Frosts "Marine Clean" has anyone used this or is there anything better
Thanks
Pete

Uncle Joe · Guest

Funny you should post this today. I started to clean the tank out on my latest project this morning. Thats had petrol standing in it since 1974...

I used Muriatic Acid. always has worked, always will.....i bet I know what the next question will be.... Laughing

hampshire · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 35 Location: birmingham

I think you were right about the next question .What is Muriatic Acid and where would you get it.
Pete

Uncle Joe · Guest

Nowadays, I get it from Garden Centres.....its the principle ingredient in GOOD Pond Cleaners. Muriatic acid is the old name for Hydrochloric acid.

hampshire · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 35 Location: birmingham

Sounds interesting but I think I might send for some Marine Clean.
Thanks
Pete.

Uncle Joe · Guest

I tend to be a little bit old fashioned in things such as this. if I find something that works well, then I use it as long as it is available. Its good for removing chrystallised petrol in the tank as well...

Having said that, let us all know how marine clean works.

Phil - Nottingham · Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham

Patio & brick cleaner has hydrochoric acid in it
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hampshire · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 35 Location: birmingham

I have just cleaned the tank with Marine Clean I put it in yesterday and left it for 24hours,emptied it out and flushed it out with hot water. most of the dirt, rust and old 2 stroke has come out ,it has only left a bit behind.I have dried it a bit with a hair dryer and hopefully it will be completely dry for refitting at the weekend.

Pete

SloResto · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 36

I have used Marine Clean but only on panels. I tried some Acetone, solvent like they use in nail polish remover to clean some old tanks. Its quite good for removing old sludge and gunk from dehydrated petrol.

But its not particularly cheap.. just pour a litre or more in swirl around and aroumd and let sit for a couple of hours - make sure to plug up the filler hole to keep the fumes in... repeat as necessary!

Good luck with whatever you try!

Nic Jarman · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject: petrol tank

Have you tried "Card & Choke Cleaner". Squirt a couple of tins into the tank. Seal all holes or you will be floating around your garage.

RotaryBri · Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 465 Location: Warwick

Greeney in France · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:09 pm Post subject:

Wow coincidental! I do love this forum!!

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buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

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Sorry that is the only formula I remember from school, and I believe it is called Hydrochloric acid, don't ask the ryme for remembering it.... Laughing

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hampshire · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 35 Location: birmingham

Thanks for all the suggestions. The tank has now been cleaned with Marine Clean and it seems to have worked quite well but the petrol tap is now leaking I have tried new seals and washers but it still leaks.I am now waiting for another one from the spares section of the Bond Minicar club. While I am waiting I think I will have a go at repairing the hood a lot of the stitching has come out so if anyone knows whats best for stitching hoods could you please let me know.
I had three Bonds back in the 60s and remember the County in Broad Street well I always seemed to be there buying spare parts.
Pete

RotaryBri · Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 465 Location: Warwick

Hi Pete,

I was at County, part time, whilst in the sixth form at Grammar School and during my Engineering apprenticeship from 1957 to 1964. If you bought one of your Bonds from there I might have sold it to you. Small world eh?

My wife and I go on holiday each year with the former sales director of County and his wife. We are always talking about the 'good old days' of the motor and motorcycle trade in Birmingham.

By the way I know that the vicar of a nearby village has a Bond.