Ricks Tank, Stainless, paint it or leave natural metal?? - Lateral-g Forums

**Steve68** · #1 07-13-2022, 05:06 AM

Ricks tank, stainless, I'm kinda up in the air, paint it semi gloss black, or leave it natural stainless steel and use Sheila Shine on it??

Shiela Shine food grade stainless cleaner,

Great thing is I'm in Florida land of humidity, so If I don't paint it, how fast will it corrode??

Dilemma's ideas, thoughts, thanks

**130fe** · #2 07-13-2022, 04:39 PM

I live in Jacksonville and have no issues with the stainless Ricks tank. The car is garaged most of the time. I do clean it with stainless cleaner usually once a year. No corrosion issues since 2014.

**Steve68** · #3 07-13-2022, 05:06 PM

Good to know,

What straps are you using?

**Pro Touring Store** · #4 07-14-2022, 01:39 PM

304 SS will take a long time to corrode.
I've not seen one that couldn't be brought back to new. Some scotchbrite will usually do the trick.

-Dale

**130fe** · #5 07-15-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve68

Good to know,

What straps are you using?

The ones that came with them.

**Steve68** · #6 07-16-2022, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 130fe

The ones that came with them.

This is very interesting?

I wonder if mine came with straps, I'll have to look!

**Steve68** · #7 07-17-2022, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve68

This is very interesting?

I wonder if mine came with straps, I'll have to look!

I actually open the box yesterday and mine came with straps!

**waynieZ** · #8 01-25-2023, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 130fe

The ones that came with them.

Did you put anything (rubber) between the tank and strap?

**130fe** · #9 01-26-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by waynieZ

Did you put anything (rubber) between the tank and strap?

No, just installed them. No issues.

572Camaro · #10 01-27-2023, 10:24 AM

I run a stainless tank, exhaust, and a bunch of accessories. My favorite way to renew stainless is simply using maroon scotchbrite. Wipe in straight lines.