POR-15 Paint Question
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POR-15 Paint Question
Will dot 3 brake fluid affect POR-15?? I was contemplating painting my calipers with POR-15 I have left over but I'm wondering if it's affected by brake fluid. Anyone with experience??
Also, anyone know the color the spindle backing plates are suppost to be?? I'm not married to NCRS but I'm just looking for ideas on what color to use.
Also, anyone know the color the spindle backing plates are suppost to be?? I'm not married to NCRS but I'm just looking for ideas on what color to use.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by Maine Vette
Not sure how it would deal with the heat either, although they do sell a high temp version of POR-15 for engine blocks and such.
Eddie
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I think the worst part of painting with the por-15 is doing the recoat 3-5 hours later. It's a great product, as long as you do the prep right, make sure to use marine clean and the metal-ready on the frame before you start, it makes everything go very smooth 
I really have nothing to complain about with it, it's not as easy as a rattle can, but I'll probably never have to do it again unlike if I just spray painted it 
I really have nothing to complain about with it, it's not as easy as a rattle can, but I'll probably never have to do it again unlike if I just spray painted it
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Kim72
Will dot 3 brake fluid affect POR-15?? I was contemplating painting my calipers with POR-15 I have left over but I'm wondering if it's affected by brake fluid. Anyone with experience??
5th Gear
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I am also considering some work with POR15. Now you guys are making me nervous. I am starting with something safe --- seat frames that got rusty.
What's the difference between POR15 and other "rust reformer" products (such as made by Rust-Oleum)?
What's the difference between POR15 and other "rust reformer" products (such as made by Rust-Oleum)?
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Originally Posted by Kim72
Will dot 3 brake fluid affect POR-15?? I was contemplating painting my calipers with POR-15 I have left over but I'm wondering if it's affected by brake fluid. Anyone with experience??
Also, anyone know the color the spindle backing plates are suppost to be?? I'm not married to NCRS but I'm just looking for ideas on what color to use.
Also, anyone know the color the spindle backing plates are suppost to be?? I'm not married to NCRS but I'm just looking for ideas on what color to use.
DOT3 fluid is better performing fluid with respect to higher boiling point etc. and better for your daily driver, but DOT5 is hands down better with respect to keeping your expensive paint intact on your hobby/show car. It also doesn't absorb moisture like DOT3 and rot your brake lines over the years.