 Has anyone found a way to preserve POR-15, after opening it? |
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| bondo |
 Jan 27 2005, 11:52 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking  Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California  |
I buy my POR-15 in quarts, but still never use nearly that much at a time. I tried to seal it in a plastic soda bottle, but it kept pressurizing it and I had to vent it every once in a while (exploding soda bottles are messy, but exploding soda bottles full of POR-15 are messy beyond all comprehension). Eventually it solidified, and I had to toss it.
An unopened can will last for years.. has anyone found a way to preserve that life after opening? |
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| Brian_Boss |
Jan 27 2005, 02:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 3-June 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 781 |
IIRC, the moisture is actually a catalyst that triggers the linking of the urethanes. Since a single H2O molecule in the can will _eventually_ make the whole mess solidify, anything you do is just delaying the inevitable. |
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bondo Has anyone found a way to preserve POR-15 Jan 27 2005, 11:52 AM
jr91472 great question. I think you are suppose to just r... Jan 27 2005, 11:56 AM Root_Werks Use a piece of plastic bag when you put the lid on... Jan 27 2005, 11:57 AM Eric_Shea I cover mine with kitchen plastic wrap and install... Jan 27 2005, 11:58 AM bondo I tried the can reseal thing, (with saran wrap) as... Jan 27 2005, 12:00 PM bondo Ooh, refrigeration.. good idea! Jan 27 2005, 12:01 PM Root_Werks I have read somewhere,,,,, can't recall where ... Jan 27 2005, 12:03 PM Elliot Cannon I poured the rest of mine into a large pickle jar.... Jan 27 2005, 12:07 PM MarkV I bought a new can & lid at the harware store. Jan 27 2005, 12:20 PM type11969 I have a can of por 15 that has been sitting in my... Jan 27 2005, 12:21 PM SirAndy Jan 27 2005, 12:35 PM Urban Redneck Andy's correct keep the paint from being expos... Jan 27 2005, 12:38 PM scott thacher here is a trick
put the lid on what ever containe... Jan 27 2005, 12:39 PM charlesmac I've sealed it with plastic wrap before and it... Jan 27 2005, 12:43 PM Joe Ricard Jan 27 2005, 12:57 PM lapuwali I should note that it doesn't have an infinite... Jan 27 2005, 01:08 PM ewdysar My wife paints scenery for TV shows and the likes,... Jan 27 2005, 01:13 PM 736conver Another tip that works with any kind of paint. Pu... Jan 27 2005, 01:14 PM 7391420 I had the same problem, -if you dont get a good se... Jan 27 2005, 01:18 PM TonyAKAVW I am not sure how well it is going to work, but I ... Jan 27 2005, 01:22 PM SpecialK I've had pretty good luck using cap plugs (siz... Jan 27 2005, 01:34 PM Eric_Shea A painter friend says thin it with Lacquer Thinner... Jan 27 2005, 02:16 PM type11969 do the small cans only have a shelf life of a year... Jan 27 2005, 02:51 PM Brian_Boss 
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