Cleaning really old crap out of gas can

[jjchambers]

So I did the search but no one had pics of what they were cleaning out so I don't know if those answers will apply to me as well (carb clearner, purple power, bleach...)

Here's a pic of the inside of my 5 year old gas jug, is it cleanable? I had already tried to spray water at it and rinse it around so this is what's left.

thanks.

 

[restosud]

dayum! carb cleaner might take care of that.

 

[redsxr800]

put water and a chain in it hold one end of chain out. shake it around til all free then rinse and dry your done

 

[AtomicPunk]

brake cleaner

 

[jjchambers]

put water and a chain in it hold one end of chain out. shake it around til all free then rinse and dry your done

I was trying to think of something I could put in there to shake around and knock all that stuff off.... I think I'll try that tomorrow...

Keep the ideas coming!

J

 

[Shonuff]

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/54790

 

[restosud]

yeah but his is blue.
jm has them in red or yellow.

 

[vitaly]

Here's a pic of the inside of my 5 year old gas jug, is it cleanable? .

It looks like a porta-potty. Do you always carry it around with you?





On the serious note, try some kerosene for a couple of hours, then flush the jug out with water for some time. You are going to hate the smell, I know I do.

 

[jjchambers]

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/54790

You know I almost bought one, but then I remembered I had one laying in my shed so I dug it out and then this thread was started. The one I have is a 5 gal Scribner.

 

[Shifty]

I don't know if B-12 Chemtool would soften the plastic, but I do know it will strip that varnish off of there quick. You may buy some and test it on the bottom of the can to see if it weakens the plastic any.

 

[dragginblazer]

pressure washer?

 

[Shifty]

Wear eye protection or risk an eye enima.

 

[jjchambers]

So I forgot I had some lacquer thinner laying around. Put some of that in swished it around, shook it up and it took care of it! Did a second rinse with it just to make sure, then a final rinse w/ some gas and it's good to go! thanks for the ideas and all the help.

J

 

[FreestyleFreak]

God bless gas sittin in a can for 5 years!?

I bet that gas stunk!