Anyone ever use POR-15?
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07-22-2007, 03:44
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Anyone ever use POR-15?
Jamestown Distributors, Bristol RI
David Brady '02 LXi, Smokey NC Scott Forman wrote: > > 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 > > > > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > Steve Anderson > > 79 FC 35 > > Poulsbo, Wa. > > > > > > In a message dated 7/21/2007 6:08:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > > sforman@... writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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? > > > > Scott Forman > > 86 PT38 > > With a cruddy underside > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all- > new AOL at > > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > <http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.12/910 - Release Date: 7/21/2007 3:52 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Anyone ever use POR-15? - dspithaler@... - 07-21-2007, 11:30
Anyone ever use POR-15? - dspithaler@... - 07-21-2007, 11:42
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Scott Forman - 07-21-2007, 13:07
Anyone ever use POR-15? - David Brady - 07-21-2007, 13:42
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Leroy Eckert - 07-21-2007, 14:25
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Scott Forman - 07-21-2007, 14:29
Anyone ever use POR-15? - David Brady - 07-21-2007, 14:48
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Scott Forman - 07-21-2007, 14:54
Anyone ever use POR-15? - David Brady - 07-21-2007, 15:01
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Scott Forman - 07-21-2007, 15:04
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Scott Forman - 07-21-2007, 15:07
Anyone ever use POR-15? - David Brady - 07-21-2007, 15:09
Anyone ever use POR-15? - David Brady - 07-21-2007, 15:14
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Scott Forman - 07-21-2007, 15:14
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Mike Hohnstein - 07-21-2007, 15:44
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Mike Hohnstein - 07-21-2007, 16:51
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Jon - 07-21-2007, 16:56
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Leroy Eckert - 07-21-2007, 19:55
Anyone ever use POR-15? - ebirder2000@... - 07-21-2007, 22:52
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Ron Thompson - 07-22-2007, 01:07
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Leroy Eckert - 07-22-2007, 01:29
Anyone ever use POR-15? - ebirder2000@... - 07-22-2007, 01:53
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Jonathan L - 07-22-2007, 01:55
Anyone ever use POR-15? - David Brady - 07-22-2007, 03:06
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Scott Forman - 07-22-2007, 03:32
Anyone ever use POR-15? - David Brady - 07-22-2007 03:44
Anyone ever use POR-15? - Ron Thompson - 07-22-2007, 05:42
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