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Old 12/03/2007, 12:42 AM
dwake dwake is offline
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Steel Tank Stand

I've got a 220gal tank and am looking to get a steel tank stand for strength and room underneath. What do you suggest I get it coated with? Krylon/Rustoleum or some other stronger coating? If so, what do you guys suggest?

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Doug
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Old 12/03/2007, 01:48 AM
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You could coat it with POR-15 its a ceramic based coating that when properly applied has the characteristics of powder coating. Do a search on the web for it and go to there home page. I used it on my 300 stand. I also use it when I put in a new patch panel on a car repair it has never failed me on a seam joint for rust throughs. Awesome stuff runs about 30 to 40 a quart.


Good luck

Mike
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Old 12/03/2007, 01:51 PM
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A number of poeple have used DIY truck bed liner "paint" and that seems like a good idea to me.
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Old 12/06/2007, 10:37 PM
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Thanks guys. Sounds like good suggestions. Any one else with other ideas?
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Old 12/06/2007, 10:54 PM
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i used herculiner worked great should hold up forever...
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Old 12/06/2007, 11:10 PM
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My stand for my 270 is powder coated, fantastic stuff.
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Old 12/07/2007, 12:07 AM
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I vote for powder coating. Does a great job of sealing the stand.
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Old 12/07/2007, 01:18 AM
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for me powder coated, fantastic stuff.
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