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Q: I have a fuel tank for a Honda Melody which has been left outside for many years and rust has developed on the inside of the tank. I have cleaned the inside of the tank as best I can with different products and it is much improved but still not rust free. Would you be able to recommend any products that would seal the inside of the tank or any processes that I can follow?

Bob Hawkes

The process has three stages: firstly to clean the inside as far as possible to remove any dirt, remains of old fuel and other oily contamination, then to either eliminate

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