Anyone ever use POR-15?

[Scott Forman]

Sounds right up my alley, was hoping (dreaming?) to find something
that did not require a lot of prep work since I am working in such
close quarters under the bus. Where is Hammerite sold?



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ebirder2000@... wrote:
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> I have used POR-15 for several projects on the bus. It is an
exceptional
> product that produces a hard glossy finish that is very chip
resistant and easy
> to clean. BUT... in order to get the results that are possible from
it
> requires a lot of preparatory work. All loose rust must be removed
requiring scrappin
> g wire brushing etc. Then the metal preparatory solution, actually
an acid
> etcher, needs to be applied, allowed to work and then thoroughly
rinsed off in
> order to stop the acid action. The surface to be painted must be
dry. Make
> sure that you wear gloves as POR -15 is difficult to remove from
your skin.
> Your results will be great with if you follow the directions. POR
15 is not an
> inexpensive product for large projects like an entire bus chassis.
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> I have been painting/repainting the chassis of my bus small
sections and
> have had good results from a product called Hammerite. The
preparation process
> is far less complicated. I have been removing all the loose rust,
cleaning all
> the grease and oil from the surface to be covered with solvents
then brush
> painting it on. The product has shown excellent adherence to the
chassis and
> has been holding up well. The acid etching process required for
POR-15 is not
> required. The best part is that Hammerite costs about one forth as
much as
> POR-15.
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> I am not suggesting that Hammerite is a better product than POR-15.
In fact
> it is not. But to be practical, if you are repainting an entire
chassis as it
> sits, that is, with the all the electrical, wiring, hoses and
accessories
> still attached, and are working under the bus. Then acid etching
and complete
> rust removal is not possible. I recommend the less expensive,
easier route. I
> think you will probably be satisfied with the results.
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> Steve Anderson
> 79 FC 35
> Poulsbo, Wa.
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> Seems like a good product in design, wondering if it works.
Wanting to
> address surface oxidation under my bus. Anyone use it or know
another
> better product?
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> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> With a cruddy underside
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