One other caution about POR is that the lids to the
cans can be impossible to get off, even when new. The
manufacturer recommends placing Saran Wrap between the
lid and can when you reseal it.
Given that fact, and the fact that POR's shelf life
exponentially decreases the longer it is exposed to
air, one trick I've used is to simply drill a small
hole in the lid, stir the can contents with a coat
hangar stuck through the hole, and then pour what I
need into a small cup. I then immediately seal the
hole with a machine screw and rubber washer. No
fighting with the lid when I realize I need some more
three hours later!
For max extended shelf life the baby jar idea is a
good one.
I've had problems with the quality of "new" cans as
well. A couple weeks ago I was at our local dealer and
he was unpacking small cans of semi-gloss black. I
bought one, used it on the back of a brake booster,
and it looked very flat and cloudy after drying. I
took that can back, swapped it for another from the
same box, and with the same exact prep and application
technique, the finish came out a beautiful hard glossy
black.
William
'74 TR6
--- DAVID L BJORKMAN <dbjorkman1@prodigy.net> wrote:
> Andy,
> I've been using POR-15 more as an experiment than
> anything else and am
> very satisfied so far. I'm restoring a 250 and using
> the metal prep and then
> applying the POR15. It goes on real easy and a
> second coat really makes it
> nice.
> I been using a bristle brush and clean up with
> paint thinner. No problem.
> However if you get it on your skin and don't
> clean/wipe away quickly with
> thinner
> you will have to let it wear off. They warn you on
> the can.
> As corey said putting in smaller glass or plastic
> containers is a good
> idea.
> Dave Bjorkman
> CD5617L-Someday it will be back on the road
> PS: anyone going to the "A Touch of Britain" in
> Rothsville, Pa. 3 miles
> from my house.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Packard" <apackard@triad.rr.com>
> To: "6pack (E-mail)" <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 11:14 PM
> Subject: POR 15
>
>
> > On July 4, I bought a "no rust" TR250 from a guy
> in Milwaukee and drove it
> back to North Carolina. After getting in and under
> it, there was plenty of
> body rust and lots of chassis issues including
> bracing and sistered members
> throughout. I have found a good TR6 frame to start
> from fresh. I have
> gotten advice to use POR-15 to paint the chassis as
> long as I leave the
> surface rust, wear gloves and don't get it on my
> face since it would take
> weeks to come off. Has anyone had experience with
> POR 15, good or bad?
> > Andy
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