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Painting an Fuel Oil Tank

I need to paint my fuel oil tank. Fuel oil was recently spilled on the tank so new paint won't stick. How do I clean the oil off of it before I paint it?

Mary from Washington, MO

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RE: Painting an Fuel Oil Tank

Dawn dishwashing detergent is used by public works to clean up fuel oil from pavement.

Post By Anna from Maine (Guest Post)

RE: Painting an Fuel Oil Tank

My husband who delivers fuel suggests easy off spray it on and then rinse it off quickly.

good luck

Post By Debbi B. (Guest Post)

RE: Painting an Fuel Oil Tank

how about undiluted dish detergent?

Post by kimhis

RE: Painting an Fuel Oil Tank

Here are some options:

use a laquer thinner on a rag and wipe off.

Use a carwash soap or liquid soap with a grease cutter in it.

OR go ahead and paint it with an oil based paint,
this way it will stick and future stains will wipe off.

Good Luck.

Post By MDM in WA (Guest Post)

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