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POR 15, If you are getting ready to buy some for the first time read this. |
914Mels |
Mar 10 2022, 03:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 20-June 11 From: Santee Member No.: 13,221 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm a new user to POR 15 and so far it's done everything I wanted it to do as far as treating rusty metal with a hard surface. So, what's the post about? After searching out the various combinations of sizes and prices, I picked a quart can. A little goes a long way and now I have about a pint left to seal up and hope it's usable in the future. Unless you know you are going to use the whole quart for sure, I'd recommend getting the six pack of 4 oz cans. A little more money but I'd rather have some unopened cans to store than one opened $50 can.
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mepstein |
Mar 10 2022, 03:54 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,512 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Make sure to wear proper PPE. It has some very toxic fumes.
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Costa05 |
Mar 10 2022, 03:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 27-October 16 From: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 20,535 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Great advice.
My experience with quart size POR-15 was opening and closing the lid between uses. Eventually I could not remove the dried stuck lid. I think I learned on this forum about punching two small holes in the bottom instead and store upside down. Piece of fresh duct tape over the holes after use to keep it from drying out inside. It's been great for over a year now. |
FL000 |
Mar 10 2022, 04:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 31-January 12 From: Lancaster, CA Member No.: 14,076 Region Association: Southern California |
Agree, and I went as far as using a small plastic scoop to pull out what I needed to not get it in the top of the can where the lid seals.
Also where gloves because that stuff really is a pain to get off! |
wonkipop |
Mar 10 2022, 05:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Great advice. My experience with quart size POR-15 was opening and closing the lid between uses. Eventually I could not remove the dried stuck lid. I think I learned on this forum about punching two small holes in the bottom instead and store upside down. Piece of fresh duct tape over the holes after use to keep it from drying out inside. It's been great for over a year now. wipe the whole rim and its groove absolutely clean with thinners. and seal afterwards with tape. you will get the lid off then. my trick is to ladle it out of the can with a little spoon. i get the spoons by keeping the ones that come with washing detergent packs. i seal up the can as soon as i have the amount out i think is right for the job. |
iankarr |
Mar 10 2022, 05:47 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Super dangerous stuff. Basically, vapors solidify when they come in contact with moisture in your lungs. People have died. Use the proper respirator.
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rjames |
Mar 10 2022, 05:50 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,111 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I put syran wrap over the top before putting the lid on. Seals and is reusable without having to pull a bunch of tape off.
Also, make sure to read the directions for use and follow them or you’re wasting your time and money. It doesn’t treat rusty metal, it encapsulates it. For best results, remove as much rust as you can (preferably all of it), then convert what you couldn’t remove using their metal ready /prep or Ospho, or some similar product. Than clean the area thoroughly, THEN use the Por15. If directions are followed it gives very good results. I did my floor pans over 10 years ago and they look exactly like the day after I did them. |
Geezer914 |
Mar 10 2022, 06:20 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,651 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
If you have a half quart left, go to a local paint store and buy 1 pint or 1/2 pint paint cans. Try ebay also. Store the extra paint in small cans. Remember it cures when exposed to air.
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windforfun |
Mar 10 2022, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,956 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Does this stuff come in a spray can?
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tygaboy |
Mar 10 2022, 07:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,431 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Does this stuff come in a spray can? @windforfun - Yep, I've used it on some of my yard art projects. Follow the directions, as mentioned above. |
windforfun |
Mar 10 2022, 07:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,956 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Does this stuff come in a spray can? @windforfun - Yep, I've used it on some of my yard art projects. Follow the directions, as mentioned above. Would you please provide a link to this. Does it come in colors other than black? Many thanks!!! |
iankarr |
Mar 10 2022, 07:44 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
It’s self-leveling, so brush application comes out super smooth. I would never spray it. Too dangerous.
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windforfun |
Mar 10 2022, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,956 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
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mlindner |
Mar 11 2022, 05:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,557 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Better than syran rap or tape! Take the new can of POR15 and punch two holes in the top lid and screw in two large lag screws.....When you need some, unscrew the lag screws, poor some out and put screws back in. The POR 15 around the screw makes it self sealing but unscrews easily each time. Best, Mark
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mlindner |
Mar 11 2022, 05:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,557 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
FYI, POR15 is not UV protected, paint over it.
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mate914 |
Mar 11 2022, 06:28 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 782 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States |
I have used Por15 for many many years. If the rusty metal is treated right this stuff has no equal. One of the scientist behind por15 started a new company to compete. I don't remember the name off the top of my head. I find it works the best to bead blast the parts then degrease then metal etch.
Spraying is the best method to apply. They have a new primer that sprays over por15. I have this done to almost all parts of 9146 I saved. If I seal both sides of a metal seam how can it rust? Rust needs moister and air and food.... Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
Mark Henry |
Mar 11 2022, 07:23 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
A lot of guys on the truck forums are switching to Magnet Paint Co. Chassis Saver.
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iamchappy |
Mar 11 2022, 09:38 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
i use wax paper to reseal lid and can.
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vitamin914 |
Mar 11 2022, 01:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 8-September 21 From: Toronto Canada Member No.: 25,893 Region Association: Canada |
A lot of guys on the truck forums are switching to Magnet Paint Co. Chassis Saver. Interesting... Figures, I just bought a can of POR15 last month... Nice to learn an alternative option exists. I read some of the forums with discussions about POR15 vs Chassis Saver. Reminds me of the the endless "which oil" is better debates. These two products look very similar in chemistry (humidity cured urethane), and as long as applied properly, I would bet they perform equally. |
Bartlett 914 |
Mar 11 2022, 05:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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