So I decided to finish the gas tank today...
This is what it looked like after It was pulled out of the car. not in bad shape, but It was bare metal, and I wanted to have some kind of protection on it yet still look similar to OE.
I scuffed it all with a scotchbrite pad, and then wiped it down with Prepsol. I bought some of that "Tank Tone" from Eastwood.
..and WaaaaaLaaaaaa! painted gas tank. Didn't look too bad
...and in the car! (it got a little scratched during my "all by my self" installation. Don't judge haha)
I decided to refinish the tank straps a slightly different shade of gray for some contrast. Turned out nice!