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rethinking my brilliant idea, gas tank padding |
type47 |
Nov 20 2013, 12:00 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So, I have my gas tank out and painted it yesterday and now am looking for replacements for the pads under the tank. The one I took out looked like it was made out of cloth or cotton-ish material. In searching for a replacement that won't hold moisture (the one I took out looked like it caused a small patch of rust on the tank which I cleaned before painting) so I was in a dollar store and found a 5 pack of scrubbing pads. PERFECT, $1 for 5 pads which only need to be cut on one side to match the original size; the thickness was a great match. Now I'm second guessing my selection in that this scrubbing pad might scrub off the paint on the body and tank. I wonder if it would move enough to scratch off the paint? What do you think?
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wndsnd |
Nov 20 2013, 12:08 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I used 2" wide rubber mastic wire splicing tape found at electrical supply houses. I think I doubled it up. 3m akes good stuff
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Jeffs9146 |
Nov 20 2013, 12:08 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
So, I have my gas tank out and painted it yesterday and now am looking for replacements for the pads under the tank. The one I took out looked like it was made out of cloth or cotton-ish material. In searching for a replacement that won't hold moisture (the one I took out looked like it caused a small patch of rust on the tank which I cleaned before painting) so I was in a dollar store and found a 5 pack of scrubbing pads. PERFECT, $1 for 5 pads which only need to be cut on one side to match the original size; the thickness was a great match. Now I'm second guessing my selection in that this scrubbing pad might scrub off the paint on the body and tank. I wonder if it would move enough to scratch off the paint? What do you think? I put a piece of rubber pad! |
McMark |
Nov 20 2013, 12:09 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Vibration is real. Chassis flex is real. Find some closed cell foam.
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Bob L. |
Nov 20 2013, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hmmmm... good one.
I think, if the tank is secured well, it shouldn't shift around to cause wear. If you try it, check it out in a year to see how it holds up. I used some foam pipe insulation with one sticky side. It holds itself in place while you handle the tank. |
porschefile2010 |
Nov 20 2013, 12:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 26-May 11 From: Whangaparaoa, New Zealand Member No.: 13,118 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Go to a Dive shop and get some off cuts of wet suit material and use contact adhesive to attach it to the body. Perfect thickness and gentle on the tank. The old material on mine was felt I think.
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Harpo |
Nov 20 2013, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I just ordered strip of neoprene rubber from McMaster Carr with a euro meter of 50. I had to order 36 inches so you can have some of mine.
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bulitt |
Nov 20 2013, 01:57 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Yoga mat 5$ at target
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JmuRiz |
Nov 20 2013, 01:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Spoke |
Nov 20 2013, 03:55 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,052 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
I've used the furniture foot pads from Home Depot that comes in 4x6 inch sizes with adhesive on the back.
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PanelBilly |
Nov 20 2013, 06:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I used a patch of rubber from the plumbing department.
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worn |
Nov 20 2013, 07:53 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,291 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I used 2" wide rubber mastic wire splicing tape found at electrical supply houses. I think I doubled it up. 3m akes good stuff You are fine the way that you did it. These cars will see less and less miles per year per year. I would be remiss not to say that the original was high density felt. Available as hats and shoe inserts. A bit of something the brits use called waxoyl would keep it from ever rusting, but so would any oily waxy substance. |
nine9three |
Nov 20 2013, 11:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 29-December 11 From: Oregon Member No.: 13,946 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I used cork gasket material worked perfectly.
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type47 |
Nov 21 2013, 06:24 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I needed something "today" so I went to HD and found this
1-1/4"wide, 7/16" thick for about $8. Very sticky on one side and when it gets squished by the tank, should be about the same thickness as the original felt pad and you'll never see it with the tank installed. Installed 2 strips then wrestled with the tank install for a couple of hours. One thing that I've never seen is any discussion of the orientation of the nipples so I went with what I thought might work. After seeing that hooking up the fuel hoses was fruitless, I loosened the nuts and rotated to this orientation which is a rotation of 180 from before. If the hoses are the right length, it's possible to slide them on the nipples with not too much cursing; there is LITTLE access and room under there! Trouble is finding hose clamps that you can get a tool to to tighten them. That's where my day starts today; finding the right hose clamp. So much fun I think I'll do it to my other car! Practice makes perfect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 21 2013, 10:21 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
There were two other places on the forward bulkhead that also were padded. Did you replace those pads as well?
--DD |
type47 |
Nov 21 2013, 12:46 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
There were two other places on the forward bulkhead that also were padded. Did you replace those pads as well? no, they looked to be in good shape and had not caused a rust spot on the tank. They are on a more vertical surface; maybe better to shed moisture. The one I replaced is on a bit of a horizontal surface. |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 21 2013, 06:47 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Kewl. As long as there's something there, alles ist gut.
--DD |
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