POR 15 Orange Engine Paint
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
POR 15 Orange Engine Paint
Is POR 15 Orange Engine Paint the 'correct' color for my '70 sb engine? I realize that it is not what the factory used, but is it (or close to) the correct color? How is it applied ... brush ... spray ... both?
What are other good brand name choices? ... for a brush applied application (I'm not planning on pulling my engine anytime soon ... I hope).
Thanks for your input.
What are other good brand name choices? ... for a brush applied application (I'm not planning on pulling my engine anytime soon ... I hope).
Thanks for your input.
Drifting
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
I used it on mine and was pleased with the results. In my case I brushed the block and sprayed the oil pan, timing chain cover and valve covers.
I seemed to get beter coverage with the spray gun then with the brush.
If you buy more then one can, make sure you colour check each can before you start painting. I found the colour changes slightly from can to can.
I seemed to get beter coverage with the spray gun then with the brush.
If you buy more then one can, make sure you colour check each can before you start painting. I found the colour changes slightly from can to can.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Gilbert Arizona
Hummm.... I didn't even know you could by POR 15 in colors? I thought it was all Black or Silver? Little did I know :o
On my last resto project (14 years ago, still have it), I used the black on a frame and found I liked it. Are the colors as good?
Also, where is a good place to buy it in colors?
Thanks,
Dale
On my last resto project (14 years ago, still have it), I used the black on a frame and found I liked it. Are the colors as good?
Also, where is a good place to buy it in colors?
Thanks,
Dale
Drifting
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Is POR 15 Orange Engine Paint the 'correct' color for my '70 sb engine? I realize that it is not what the factory used, but is it (or close to) the correct color? How is it applied ... brush ... spray ... both?
What are other good brand name choices? ... for a brush applied application (I'm not planning on pulling my engine anytime soon ... I hope).
Thanks for your input.
What are other good brand name choices? ... for a brush applied application (I'm not planning on pulling my engine anytime soon ... I hope).
Thanks for your input.
Seems the quanta orange is the what I hear at the NCRS as closest. http://www.quantaproducts.com/produc...t_on=&sort_by=
But that engine with the POR looks awfully good too
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
Hummm.... I didn't even know you could by POR 15 in colors? I thought it was all Black or Silver? Little did I know :o
On my last resto project (14 years ago, still have it), I used the black on a frame and found I liked it. Are the colors as good?
Also, where is a good place to buy it in colors?
Thanks,
Dale
On my last resto project (14 years ago, still have it), I used the black on a frame and found I liked it. Are the colors as good?
Also, where is a good place to buy it in colors?
Thanks,
Dale
Drifting
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
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Racer
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I too am interested in seeing brush-on results. In my restoration i am not going to pull the motor but would like to put a fresh coat of POR engine paint. Any one have experience or stories of brushing their block?
Drifting
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Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
i used the por15 red engine paint on my gastank n front end suspension parts. just love this paint, just brush it on n it leaves no brush strokes n when dried it looks like it's been powdercoated. the engine paint is a topcoat unlike por15's black n silver rust paint. i just buy my POR products online from por15 themselves.
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Burning Brakes
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I called my local NAPA store, and they told me they don't sell POR15 products. I also found out that since the NAPA stores are individually owned, they don't all stock the same products.
A question for anyone else that bought POR15 ... where did you buy it?
(I have talked to a POR15 sales rep. and determined that I can buy it from them directly, but I would prefer to buy it locally if it's available).
A question for anyone else that bought POR15 ... where did you buy it?
(I have talked to a POR15 sales rep. and determined that I can buy it from them directly, but I would prefer to buy it locally if it's available).
Last edited by 70Yellowbird; Jan 18, 2009 at 05:43 PM.
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I used it on mine and was pleased with the results. In my case I brushed the block and sprayed the oil pan, timing chain cover and valve covers.
I seemed to get beter coverage with the spray gun then with the brush.
If you buy more then one can, make sure you colour check each can before you start painting. I found the colour changes slightly from can to can.
I seemed to get beter coverage with the spray gun then with the brush.
If you buy more then one can, make sure you colour check each can before you start painting. I found the colour changes slightly from can to can.
what kind of headers are those?! they look JUST like mine, no one seems to know what kind mine are, thanks!
Miles
Drifting
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