Por 15
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
Gloss/shade cant count on factory perfect. It looks pretty nice is all I can say. I used their platinum on mine it wont fade chip no matter what.
Good stuff just follow directions. Ill never use rattle can again after having POR on engine blocks nothing will hold up as good although some may claim.
Tell them to take a powerwasher jet up close repeatedly and see what happens. Por wont budge
Good stuff just follow directions. Ill never use rattle can again after having POR on engine blocks nothing will hold up as good although some may claim.
Tell them to take a powerwasher jet up close repeatedly and see what happens. Por wont budge
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,226
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi otr,
I believe the shade question is a tough one since I'd think over the model year, and certainly model years, the paint coming to Flint and Tonawanda may have varied in exact color.
I think the POR engine paint, while very durable, gives a very thick looking finish and is also quite shiny. Both of these wouldn't be typical of factory production.
During judging I most often hear comments about coverage and thickness of the engine paint, rather than the shade.
I like the engine paint from Quanta.
Regards,
Alan
I believe the shade question is a tough one since I'd think over the model year, and certainly model years, the paint coming to Flint and Tonawanda may have varied in exact color.
I think the POR engine paint, while very durable, gives a very thick looking finish and is also quite shiny. Both of these wouldn't be typical of factory production.
During judging I most often hear comments about coverage and thickness of the engine paint, rather than the shade.
I like the engine paint from Quanta.
Regards,
Alan
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,196
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From: Scarborough Maine Fredericksburg VA
I used POR on the last two engines I did and I am not that happy with it. As Alan said it looks to thick and too shiny. It was very hard for me to apply without runs appearing. Maybe I just suck at painting but given the time and effort I put into it I thought it would come out better. Also it may cure to be really durable after several days but I chipped it several times within the first few days after painting.
I like it on the frame parts but will go a different route on my next engine.
I like it on the frame parts but will go a different route on my next engine.
