POR-15 use.
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POR-15 use.
I am thinking of using some POR 15 products to clean up some rust and surface rust on the bed of my truck and then paint the whole thing with their paint. Does anyone have experience with this stuff? Thanks.
Mark
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POR-15 use.
I used it on the undersides of the inner fenders and on both sides of cab floor. I used the last little bit on some rusty old inner fenders without prep and they show no signs of rust after two years outside. I think it works as advertised.
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Thanks for the feedback, Eric. Today I finally got my truck registered and titled in California, I was expecting the worst but it was quick, easy and cheap. The truck will start seeing daily use now and my arms are getting stronger thanks to manual steering for the short term. I want to take care of the bed before the rain starts again out here. Decided to keep the headers and had the exhaust done yesterday, new header collector gaskets, flowmasters and 2 1/4 inch pipe. I put a Powermaster ministarter in the FE with some insulation and 2 gauge cable. Cured my hot start problem.
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POR-15 use.
I was reading somewhere (website or magazine?) about a water based rust encapsulator or sealer that is supposed to work as good as POR, but is safer. Meaning less safety precautions to be taken when applying it. Has anyone heard of such a product?
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POR-15 use.
Mark,
I painted the entire under bed of my 66 F100 with por 15. I took the bed off and followed the directions that come with the product. I also painted the rear axle and differential housing. I can tell you it looks great. The underside looks as if it just left the show room floor.
You have to be careful with application but there isn't much to it, just alot of sweat and hard work. You really need to prepare the surface as advertised.
I am planning to do the front fenders under the hood this weekend and may even paint the bed as a liner. Anyone with suggestions for this would be appreciated. Good luck.
KB
I painted the entire under bed of my 66 F100 with por 15. I took the bed off and followed the directions that come with the product. I also painted the rear axle and differential housing. I can tell you it looks great. The underside looks as if it just left the show room floor.
You have to be careful with application but there isn't much to it, just alot of sweat and hard work. You really need to prepare the surface as advertised.
I am planning to do the front fenders under the hood this weekend and may even paint the bed as a liner. Anyone with suggestions for this would be appreciated. Good luck.
KB
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POR-15 use.
Anybody using POR 15 must be aware & careful of Isocyanates
generated during cure as a gassified by-product into atmosphere. Also, iso' production is proportionate to ambient humidity during curing process.
Also some of the better finishes have a tough time bonding to a substrate of POR Products. Generally their finishes are req'd for effective protection.
I have read, and I have written on these products. I used to have a Link to the UM website on catalyst induced curing & it's pitfalls & dangers. I'll keep looking for that & post it if I find it. FBp
generated during cure as a gassified by-product into atmosphere. Also, iso' production is proportionate to ambient humidity during curing process.
Also some of the better finishes have a tough time bonding to a substrate of POR Products. Generally their finishes are req'd for effective protection.
I have read, and I have written on these products. I used to have a Link to the UM website on catalyst induced curing & it's pitfalls & dangers. I'll keep looking for that & post it if I find it. FBp
Por-15 needs a topcoat when exposed to the sun. They make several topcoats that go with the por-15 treatment. Perhaps this is old news, but thot I'd pass it on!
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