Re: SER1 Por 15

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Mike & Coen-

I used the Por-15 on my Chassis including 2 bottom primer coats and 3 top
coats.  It has really held up well and looks great.  I've driven my truck a
lot and it has seen lots of off road too.  As far as the UV consideration,
Mike is correct, but Por-15 does make a UV resistant version.  Make sure you
get the right one for your application.  I found that it sprays nicely as
well as brushes on nicely, too.  Make sure you also clean all of your
equipment very well after application.  If you use those cheap sponge
brushes, you not only get no brush marks, but a disposable applicator as
well.  It takes longer for Por-15 to cure.  Keep that in mind as you use it.
It also goes bad fast.  Pour out of the tin only what you need for the part
you are painting.  Keep the can well sealed and don't buy any more than you
need.

I think you'll find that the cost is well work it.  Makes sense for things
you only one to paint once.  As with any painting, prep the metal good, make
it clean and oil free.  Yes, Por-15 does paint over rust, but it works
better if you use a metal brush, or better yet, a wire cup brush on a angle
grinder and get the metal cleaned up.  Then paint over it.  It will last way
longer that way.

Mike is also right about the clean up of the Por-15 on your skin.  I had
black ears for awhile after painting the chassis' harder to reach
spots...don't ask.

Good luck!

Matt
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Matthew J. Clark
Seattle, Washington
206.932.4610
107 Station Wagon
SWB Classic Range Rover
TDI 110 Station Wagon


On 10/9/05 2:53 PM, "M & J Smith" <stanfields@xxxx.xx.xx> wrote:

> Hi Coen
> My experiance with POR 15 is that it is an excellant product. However be
> aware that it has no UV protection, so will lose it's gloss if left in
> direct exposure to the sun, in fact will change to a very flat blk / grey
> colour. To remedy this a top coat of gloss black must be applied within
> three hours or the paint will be to hard to bond to. Be also aware that any
> splashes on your skin, if not removed immediately, will be with you for a
> while. So if you're in " Land Rover Owner position #2 ", ie lying underneath
> your Landy ( " Position #1" being under the bonnet / hood ), painting the
> chassis and you get some POR 15 on your face, and neglect to remove said
> spots, people may be drawn to the conclusion that you have a rather
> unpleasant skin disorder.
> I have found 'Hammerite' smooth gloss to be very effective, especially when
> applied to the 'correct thickness'.
> 
> Regards
> Mike
> NZ
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Coen Caminada" <Coen@xxxxxxxx.xxxx>
> To: "series1 mailinglist" <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 11:03 PM
> Subject: SER1 Por 15
> 
> 
>> Has anyone have any experience with por 15 as a paint over rust?
>> 
>> My Minerva has some very rusted patches and i like to paint them with this
>> product, to stop the rusting.
>> A Minerva has metal body panels so rust i a bigger issue than the other
>> series laro's
>> 
>> Coen
>> 
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