New Steel Tank (Pics), Should I coat or paint it?

[35spline]

I have a new Tanks Inc universal steel fuel tank ready to install. My question is should I paint it, powder coat it, or leave it with the factory galvanized protective coating? The last pic is just to show that it does not hang down too low as seen from the rear.
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[zman1969]

I'd either paint it or coat it the galv wont look that nice for long - my A/M tank i bought with sump for F/I was hung under my car as i was out of room no driving or anything and its showing rust spots - I'm gonna Tank Tone paint mine

[Taylor1969]

clear coat it!

[JRouche]

If it were mine I would paint it with black. You have such a nice paint job everywhere else. Black behind a nice color looks good. I use bed liner paint for all the utilitarian parts, like gas tanks. It very durable and has a slight texture that is almost factory looking for some pieces. I use a rattle can product, duplicolor bed liner. I love it. JR