Safety question: Uni-spotter on quarter with gas tank in?

[72Dodge]

Back in the day, I used a Uni-Spotter tool on cars with the gas tanks in place (running driving cars), including on the quarter panels.

I'm sure it's probably not a big deal, and I'm sure I'm overthinking it, but before I hit the Dart's quarter with this Uni-Spotter... is this OK with the gas tank in?

I'm going to pull the tank before I do the MIG welding, just to be safe, but want to do small dents with the Uni-Spotter before that point.

Not interested in conjecture, just experience. I guess now that I'm older and have a family, I think a bit more before doing things as opposed to when I was 19 and thought I was invincible

Thanks.

 

[kevindahle]

Ive been doing body work for 20+ years and have never had any issues with a uni-spotter but once started a Duster on fire while welding a 1/4 panel!! I had the trunk closed with no lock in the trunk and no screw driver ready, got pretty panicy, so my word of advise would be to have a plan if something would go wrong but I don't think I would go as far a pulling the tank unless there were something like a leak.

 

[Abodybomber]

No problem,I've seen Have one myself. Remember, the fuel vapors,more dangerous, than the actual liquid. Only,a little time,to remove the tank,unless rusted.

 

[72Dodge]

Only a little time to remove the tank, but I'd have to do it multiple times while I do each panel, while trying to keep the car on the road. I'd be pulling the tank and reinstalling it at least 3-4 times. That's why I ask.

OK, cool, that's what I thought. I won't worry about it then, I'll just pull the tank before MIG'ing the quarter patches just to be safe.

Thanks guys.

 

[dodgecity]

When ya are using the spotter just bump the button. Not even a second. I have never pulled a tank for a dent on an old car like that. I do keep fire extinguishers handy. I agree on the welding a quarter on part...remove tank. We are no longer invincible. Lol