[onikeeg]

Well I have played around with multiple ideas on what to do with the GPZ gas tank as far as repainting. I always come back to leaving it stock since it is the original factory paint and simply reducing the oxidation process somehow on the outside and lining the inside. Only thing is you can tell where this tank has been touched up over the years. Anybody have any experience salvaging stock paint on tanks?

 

[onikeeg]

After researching in some antique auto forums it appears that Gibbs Penetrating oil is popular with the rat rod community for preserving patina on raw metal. I figure periodical applications of some form of preserving oil or even marvel mystery oil may work. Other option could possibly be a clear coat.