Using POR-15?
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
Using POR-15?
Early I decided to use POR-15 for my front end rebuild but it is an expensive paint, at least here in sweden.
The vendor here recommends me to use first "Marine Clean" to get the parts clean, an then "Metal Ready" to prepare the metal and get rid of the rust, and then paint with POR-15...
Are these two first steps necessary and do I need their products to do them?
I know a lot of people here on the forum uses this paint, do all of you use these products before you paint?
The vendor here recommends me to use first "Marine Clean" to get the parts clean, an then "Metal Ready" to prepare the metal and get rid of the rust, and then paint with POR-15...
Are these two first steps necessary and do I need their products to do them?
I know a lot of people here on the forum uses this paint, do all of you use these products before you paint?
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
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i never used the marine clean, probably cuz when i used the por we were taking the entire car apart and a lot of the parts got sandblasted to clean them up, but the metal ready is a must, it prepaires the metal (with a acid etching) to accept the por-15,if i remember correctly, it was in a spray bottle and went a long way, there was a tip posted here not too long ago about putting 2 small holes in the top of the can(never taking off the top) 1 small hole for a vent ,,,,the other to pour out the por-15 into a small jar,,,then put screws into the holes,,this way the can will last you quite some time,,,and this stuff does go a long way,,,you'll be suprised how far a little will go!!!---also you probably already know this,, but while were on the subject,,, it dries best in huminity so if its cold where your doing it ,,it may take some time to dry.. my undercarrage is done with the stuff,,tie rod ends are pored and then a top coat of metal mask,, makes them look like bare metal,,,then i went over that with glisten p.c. for a rock hard clear coat
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I've used it the past 4 - 5 years. Clean the dirt and grease off and use the Metal Ready first. Brush it on, it's self-leveling and will set up nice, you can then top coat it with a correct spray paint. Wait until the POR15 black is tacky almost dry to the touch to top coat it. Eastwoods sells a similar paint but it's much safer to use. I have some but haven't tried it yet. Do not spray POR15 unless you use a fresh air system.
Good luck,
Gary
Good luck,
Gary
