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Fri Oct 04 2013 01:43 PM
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Before you guys think I have that problem.... I'm not that old yet.
I received a full oil can today and the lid is seeping. Is there anything you guys put on it to seal it up or I'm I SOL???
Collecting Supertest and Canadian oil cans
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drill in on the bottom and drain. Not much else to do. It will make a mess.
Dan
Quart and Liter can relidding and dent removal services.PM for detail and pricing.
Collecting Mobil and other graphic quart cans.
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I do what Dan suggests, with my cans... Especially the composites...
I take Dawn Dish-washing detergent and add a few drops with some water into the holes I drill (I drill two 1/4" holes). Swirl the water and Dawn around a couple of times... Pour out the solution and then do it again...
Let the can sit for a few days at an angle to ensure all contents drain, completely...
I haven't had any problems with cans "seeping" after that...
Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
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I do the same only I put a smaller hole drain it then plug it with some wax.
Oilzum, 1qt Oil Cans, Gas and Oil smalls, Oldsmobile collectables.
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I've been reluctant to empty my full cans (for no logical reason, whatsoever) but the seeping problem does get old. I have my shelf wrapped in galvanized so it's not harming anything, but it is still a visual mess.
Collecting the Mississippi companies:
Billups, Southland, Rose Oil,Crystal Oil, Barq's
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Right now its just on the lid .. so I'm going to leave it as is.
Collecting Supertest and Canadian oil cans
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Check w/ your ins. agent to see how many qts/gal of oil you can have in house/garage. Some will/can cancel your policy after a fire IF you have more than allowed.
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Never even considered that, DB. Thanks. I'll make it easy, I'll empty all of them and plug that loophole.
Collecting the Mississippi companies:
Billups, Southland, Rose Oil,Crystal Oil, Barq's
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