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Old 10-26-2005, 09:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Sending tank out for painting - How to prep?

My wife and I are sending our tanks (as well as fenders and sides) to her cousin, who does a lot of custom painting for cars, motorcycles, guitars, etc.

How do I prepare the tank for shipment?

I know I have to drain it of gas (obvious), but what next? Do I rinse w/ water? What about the potential for rust?

- EP