I just got off the phone with the chemist at Red-Kote. Yes, Northern Fuel Tank Liner and Red-Kote are the same thing. One is dyed red and one is dyed blue, that's it.
- If you think you have varnish or heavy rust use a link chain to break it up.
- 1 part Muratic Acid to 3 parts water for 30 min
- Rinse with water 3 times
- Rinse 2 times with Acetone (MEK will work, but acetone is cheaper)
- Dry overnight
- Coat tank per the can
Here's a .pdf file that is more informative than the can.
http://damonq.com/files/Red-Kote.pdf
- If you think you have varnish or heavy rust use a link chain to break it up.
- 1 part Muratic Acid to 3 parts water for 30 min
- Rinse with water 3 times
- Rinse 2 times with Acetone (MEK will work, but acetone is cheaper)
- Dry overnight
- Coat tank per the can
Here's a .pdf file that is more informative than the can.
http://damonq.com/files/Red-Kote.pdf