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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By Anna from Maine (Guest Post)
07/05/2007
Dawn dishwashing detergent is used by public works to clean up fuel oil from pavement.
By Debbi B. (Guest Post)
07/03/2007
My husband who delivers fuel suggests easy off spray it on and then rinse it off quickly. good luck
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07/03/2007
how about undiluted dish detergent?
By MDM in WA (Guest Post)
07/03/2007
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.
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