I guess I don't know the best answer to that.  However, when I put in a new tank, I used spray on undercoating on the entire exterior before mounting it.  I just thought it made sense.  Was I wrong?  To me, bare steel rusts, and coated steel is less likely to do so.  But what do I know?  mcneely

---- ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Hi all me again! Ive got a question about my new fuel tank. My fuel tank is
> bare steel would it be wise to coat the exterior with some form of paint/
> bedliner stuff to prevent external rust or would that cause more rust?
> Thanks again!!
> Velma 82 na diesel westy

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David McNeely