How to Repair Plastic Gas Cans
by Reese Armstrong
Plastic gas cans are used as back-up fuel containers for vehicles, or to fill up lawn mowers and other gas-powered machines. Unfortunately, the plastic can crack from long-term exposure to the elements or be punctured by sharp objects, causing the gasoline to leak. Fixing your plastic gas can will prevent you from having to buy a new one.
Step 1
Dump out any gasoline in the gas can.
Step 2
Locate the hole or crack in the gas can. Determine the size of the damaged area.
Step 3
Cut your plastic into a size that is large enough to patch the crack or hole.
Step 4
Place the piece of plastic on a large metal or other non-combustible surface.
Step 5
Heat the plastic piece with the heat gun until it is pliable and transparent. Heat the area of the gas can that is damaged as well.
Step 6
Apply the plastic piece onto the damaged area using tweezers. Connect and smooth down the area with the hot knife.
References
Things You'll Need
- Plastic gas can
- Hot knife
- Spoon heat gun
- Plastic pieces
- Large metal piece
- Wire cutters
- Tweezers
Writer Bio
Reese Armstrong graduated from Kent State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in biology. Armstrong has been writing professionally since 2010 and published articles on various websites. For several years she worked as a skin care consultant for a major cosmetic company.
