Old Gas Can Restoration: Jerry Cans 

It's not too bad as long as you practice some patience. Thanks for watching!

@@Gamerj2014 Ah, thanks for the reply. Yeah. I am nomadic so I got patience :P

Thank You!

good nightmare

@@Boax69 Thanks!

Thank you!

Thank you for the kind words! The coating I used is called "Red Kote" you can absolutely store gas in it after, it's actually made for that. For long term storage of the can itself you can just leave it empty. For long term storage filled with gas, I would use an additive such as "Startron" which increases the shelf life of your gasoline.

TheFaithornForge no problem and thanks again! Also, for the red kote did you pour it inside and roll it around? Or did you use a tool to apply the coat?

@@brand504121 You pour it inside the can and roll the can around slowly, making sure you evenly coat the inside.

In process of purchases this style old cans for a Halloween project! Thanks for info.

The product is called "Red Kote"

You got it for a steal!

Hello, The lids I used came with the cans when I purchased them. Sorry I can't be of more help. I would try Ebay!

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The spray paint on the outside holds up about as well as you would expect, if you spill on it and don't wipe it up immediately, it will eat the paint. You would need a special paint to avoid the corrosion, I just took the cheaper route. The Red Kote on the inside of the can holds up though!

OMG, I KNOW YOU FROM WORK!

I purchased new gaskets off of Ebay

I poured the recommended amount on the inside, put the cap on, and slowly moved the can in all directions to try and line every nook and cranny inside of it.

@@Gamerj2014 You did a heluva job. Looks like you sprayed it. Thx.

@@SunDevil31 thank you!

@@Gamerj2014 You bet. I have a WW2 can my grandfather gave my dad, who passed away in 2010, I was very close with my pop and this can is in bad shape so I want to give it my best to restore it and out of all the vids Ive seen yours was by far the best result. BBs, sob, what a great idea. Thx buddy.

The baking soda just neutralizes the acid from the vinegar. I was dumping it in the woods by my house and didn't want that soaking up in the ground

@@Gamerj2014 do you empty the vinegar then dump the baking soda alone or dump the vinegar then add water with vinegar...

@@alfonsoalfaro8972 I diluted the vinegar with water first so it wasn't as strong and then added baking soda as needed until it stopped fizzing.

Yes. I used "Red Kote" it lines and re-seals the inside of the gas can.

Go to the 2:50 mark.

Good tip!

How long did you leave the vinegar inside?

Frankie, thanks for your feedback. As it states in the video, I lost some of the footage that I shot because my SD card in my phone was corrupted. That is the reason why it wasn't shown.

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