Tank Sealer Information and FAQs

After the RustBlast step during the Tank Sealer Kit Process, I see surface rust inside the tank. Is that normal?

Some surface rust is to be expected after the RustBlast Step during the Tank Sealer Process.

Can I coat my Plastic or Polyethelyne Gas Tank with your Tank Sealer?

The KBS Tank Sealer System can be used on rigid plastic tanks to seal up the tank.

Can I just use the Tank Sealer and skip the KBS Klean and RustBlast?

The KBS Tank Sealer System is designed to use KBS Klean, RustBlast, and then seal the tank with Tank Sealer.

Can I reuse the KBS Klean solution when cleaning the tank?

The cleaning agent, KBS Klean, in the Tank Sealer System from KBS Coatings can be used several times to clean out the inside of a tank.

Can I use the KBS Tank Sealer System on a bio-diesel fuel tank?

The KBS Tank Sealer System is designed to prep and seal up bio-diesel and diesel tanks.

Can I use the Tank Sealer on a new tank?

KBS Coatings Tank Sealer System is designed to be used on new tanks to prevent them from rusting on down the road.

Can the Tank Sealer System be used on an air compressor tank?

The KBS Tank Sealing System is ideal to prep and seal up air compressor tanks preventing rust and leaks from forming.

Can the Tank Sealer System be used on oil tanks?

The KBS Tank Sealer System is ideal for prepping and sealing oil tanks to prevent them from rusting and leaking.

If I have a previous coating in my tank, should I remove it first before sealing up the tank with your tank sealing system?

KBS Coatings offers a Tank Stripper to strip out the old tank liners before prepping and sealing the tank with KBS Tank Sealer System.

Once you open the Tank Sealer do you have to use it right away or can I split between multiple tanks?

The Tank Sealer Kits from KBS Coatings can be used on mutliple kits if you have many multiple tanks to prep and seal.

What is the mesh in a Tank Sealer KIt?

The BackBone Mesh that can be included in the KBS Tank Sealer Kits is designed to strengthen any weak areas of the tank.

What is the minimum temperature to use the KBS 3 Step Tank Sealer System?

It is always best to do all three steps (KBS Klean, RustBlast, Tank Sealer) when the ambient and surface temperature are above 55F degrees.

When cleaning my tank, do I mix KBS Klean 10 to 1 with hot water or 1 to 1?

KBS Klean is a powerful cleaning concentrate and can be diluted 10-parts hot water to 1-part KBS Klean for most cleaning applications, but it is BEST to use KBS Klean full strength.

Why are there black streaks in Tank Sealer as I stir it?

The streaks are a visual side effect of the same pigment technology that makes Tank Sealer so effective as a fuel-resistant barrier. Here is exactly what is happening inside the can.