Painting a Performer tank?

[MartyG]

Anyone have any tips for painting a propane tank? My Agent X Black SS is flawless with the exception of the tank - it was left on the ground or something and the bottom ring is rusty. Presuming I can get it filled for the first time (need to check into that, but it does have an OPD valve) is there anything about the paint or prep I should consider? Thanks!

Marty

[1911Ron]

My thought is you should be able to sand it and spray some rust proof primer and spray the color you want.

[DirectDrive]

My thought is you should be able to sand it and spray some rust proof primer and spray the color you want.

Yep, that's what I'd do.
Give 'er the Rattle Can Special.

[Heyjude]

I think they sell a propane tank color.. And yes its a rattle can!
If you are going for OEM, be sure to tape over your labels and such.. 

[mwmac]

This is what I saw yesterday for topcoating propane tanks  http://www.krylonindustrial.com/products/krylon_propane_tank

[MartyG]

Thanks for that link - I never would have thought Krylon had a propane tank paint. Just want the doctor ordered.

[OoPEZoO]

Good to know. My SS bottle could use some touch up as well.

BTW Marty.....if you find a local place to get the old quick disconnect tanks filled, please let me know. I'm thinking the True Value down by you might be a good place to start, but I haven't starting investigating yet.

[mike.stavlund]

Pez, I'm sure Marty has better knowledge of the situation in PA, but I get my tanks refilled at the local U-Haul.  Make sure you call first, as not all of their stores carry propane.  And good luck in finding a store with the proper quick-connect fittings and employees who aren't too persnickety about updated tanks.  ;-)

[MartyG]

I get all my propane at that TV down the road. I'll check to see if they can fill the quick-connect type (and my new-old tank) next weekend.

[SixZeroFour]

If it's not real bad steel wool works fantastic on the tank as well!

[mwmac]

I got a refill adapter from Weber for the quick disconnect tanks that allows the propane distributor to refill my tank with their system.  Works great...

[mwmac]

I got a refill adapter from Weber for the quick disconnect tanks that allows the propane distributor to refill my tank with their system.  Works great...

It is part #61 in the schematic...

http://help.weber.com/schematics/browse.aspx?model=821001

[mike.stavlund]

hey, mwmac, that seems like something I'd like to get, but that schematic isn't kicking out a part number for me.  Do you happen to have it so I can order one from Weber? 

[OoPEZoO]

hey, mwmac, that seems like something I'd like to get, but that schematic isn't kicking out a part number for me.  Do you happen to have it so I can order one from Weber?

It looks like it is part # 8901

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-821001-before-2000-touchngo-performer-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193490.html

[mike.stavlund]

Thanks, Pez!