Ethanol Treatment - StarTron

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The ethanol does not eat at, erode, or corrode the plastic the tank is made from.

The prevailing theory seems to be the ethanol combines with water in the fuel and the combination of those two is able to be absorbed into the plastic of the tank causing it to swell.

There should be no long term damage to your tank other then any damage to the finish due to the change in size and any bubbling from out-gassing.

Letting the tank dry out, as mentioned, should allow it to return to original size and shape. Once there, sealing it should prevent further issues. That is where sealers like Caswell come in. It is basically a two part epoxy tank sealer.

 

As to the carbon wrap, yes you can. But the newer tech version of that is a water transfer decal. Hydrographics.

That delivers a much nicer end result then using vinyl graphic film. It conforms the shape of the part pretty much perfectly. Google it. It can even be done at home although paying a professional may be a good idea.