Rust Busters
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bay Area CA
Rust Busters
Ever since I purchased 'Rusty', my 78 t-top, I had been searching for reasonable rust control options.
Rusty had been sitting non-op for over two years in a coastal town when I found him.
After discarding expensive options like sandblasting+powder coating the frame, I have decided to pursue one of the below mentioned cheaper options.
It would be great if you folks could add your opinion along.
POR-15/POR-20
Advantages: Said to be the best solution against rust.
Disadvantages: Extremely toxic, Needs high heat curing (300 degree f)
Rust Bullet
Advantages: no prep needed, easy to use
Disadvantages: Not as durable as POR-15, Not any less toxic than POR-15
Rust Doctor
Advantages: Water Based !!!
Disadvantages: ??
Zero Rust
Advantages: Are there any ??
Disadvantages: Claims to be good on barges. Is this good for cars ??
Eastwood Rust Encapsulator
Advantages: Cheapest option.
Disadvantages: ??
Rust Killer
Advantages: ??
Disadvantages: ??
Rusty had been sitting non-op for over two years in a coastal town when I found him.
After discarding expensive options like sandblasting+powder coating the frame, I have decided to pursue one of the below mentioned cheaper options.
It would be great if you folks could add your opinion along.
POR-15/POR-20
Advantages: Said to be the best solution against rust.
Disadvantages: Extremely toxic, Needs high heat curing (300 degree f)
Rust Bullet
Advantages: no prep needed, easy to use
Disadvantages: Not as durable as POR-15, Not any less toxic than POR-15
Rust Doctor
Advantages: Water Based !!!
Disadvantages: ??
Zero Rust
Advantages: Are there any ??
Disadvantages: Claims to be good on barges. Is this good for cars ??
Eastwood Rust Encapsulator
Advantages: Cheapest option.
Disadvantages: ??
Rust Killer
Advantages: ??
Disadvantages: ??
Last edited by rajsid; Jan 7, 2007 at 10:41 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 47
From: Scarborough Maine Fredericksburg VA
Not sure what you mean on 300 degree cure or toxitity for Por 15? I have done my frame and most underneath brackets and it was easy to use. I just finished several pieces I did today. Just use the prep they suggest - and do NOT get any on your skin as it only comes off when the skin wears off.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,883
Likes: 11
From: North Easton Mass
Ever since I purchased 'Rusty', my 78 t-top, I had been searching for reasonable rust control options.
Rusty had been sitting non-op for over two years in a coastal town when I found him.
After discarding expensive options like sandblasting+powder coating the frame, I have decided to pursue one of the below mentioned cheaper options.
It would be great if you folks could add your opinion along.
POR-15/POR-20
Advantages: Said to be the best solution against rust.
Disadvantages: Extremely toxic, Needs high heat curing (300 degree f)
Rust Bullet
Advantages: no prep needed, easy to use
Disadvantages: Not as durable as POR-15, Not any less toxic than POR-15
Rust Doctor
Advantages: Water Based !!!
Disadvantages: ??
Zero Rust
Advantages: Are there any ??
Disadvantages: Claims to be good on barges. Is this good for cars ??
Eastwood Rust Encapsulator
Advantages: Cheapest option.
Disadvantages: ??
Rust Killer
Advantages: ??
Disadvantages: ??
Rusty had been sitting non-op for over two years in a coastal town when I found him.
After discarding expensive options like sandblasting+powder coating the frame, I have decided to pursue one of the below mentioned cheaper options.
It would be great if you folks could add your opinion along.
POR-15/POR-20
Advantages: Said to be the best solution against rust.
Disadvantages: Extremely toxic, Needs high heat curing (300 degree f)
Rust Bullet
Advantages: no prep needed, easy to use
Disadvantages: Not as durable as POR-15, Not any less toxic than POR-15
Rust Doctor
Advantages: Water Based !!!
Disadvantages: ??
Zero Rust
Advantages: Are there any ??
Disadvantages: Claims to be good on barges. Is this good for cars ??
Eastwood Rust Encapsulator
Advantages: Cheapest option.
Disadvantages: ??
Rust Killer
Advantages: ??
Disadvantages: ??
Rick B.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 47
From: Scarborough Maine Fredericksburg VA
Sorry for the delay, been away. Yes I have some pics and have been meaning to post them as people seem interested in frame offs. I actually bought another frame and got that painted before I pulled the body. I am now doing all of the brackets and assorted stuff in por 15. I will try and firgure out how to post pics and then select a few of the many I have.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,028
Likes: 2
From: North NJ
I vote for POR-15.
Love this stuff, their headquarters is 3 minutes from my job.
I painted every peice of metal my arms could reach.
I even painted some small brackets in 60 degree temps....shhhhhhh
Love this stuff, their headquarters is 3 minutes from my job.
I painted every peice of metal my arms could reach.
I even painted some small brackets in 60 degree temps....shhhhhhh
Last edited by 68 NJConv 454; Jan 10, 2007 at 11:13 PM.
