DIY Cleaning the fuel tanks for a reseal - what to strip the old sealant with

[cliffy]

One thing no one thinks of is-

Can I physically do it? Can you work into tight places with your arms both from the top and then bottom holding them up 

over your head for long periods of time?  I cant anymore. 

Used to do some Boeing tank repairs and won't consider it now, The stuff we used (in the enclosed tank)  smelled like 

fresh dog crap!!! 

[T. Peterson]

14 hours ago, bcg said:

Where's the fun in that?

I actually want to try this myself. I realize I may very well regret it but, I like to see if I think things are really as bad as people say they are. Sometimes, it turns out that everyone was 100% correct and I make a mistake. At least I learn something in the process.

Everyone of us in this group disregard "common knowledge" to some extent or we wouldn't be flying cramped, difficult to land airplanes that will instantly go into an unrecoverable spin if stalled and mechanics hate to work on...

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I admire your attitude and spirit! I wish you the best and look forward to updates!