FORGOT TO ADD: DO ALL THE METAL WORK BEFORE CLEANING / COATING &
BONDO AFTER PRIMER COATING.
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Hays" <thomasind@nventure.com>
To: <IDPHR@aol.com>; <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Paint/POR question
> For bare metal it has been recommended to me:
>
> Clean bare metal with POR-15 Marine Cleaner
>
> Coat with POR-15 Metal Ready ( will acid etch with zinc phosphate film ) -
> rinse with water & dry
>
> Primer paint with Valspar Refinish VP-40 Epoxy Primer. Reconfirmed today
> with supplier surface will be sealed from moisture knowing maybe a year
> before finish painting - should not be a problem
>
> Have also used POR -15 " Paint Over Rust " ?? paint on my frame - wire
> brushed & power washed & brushed on- looks great & like Steve it wears off
> anything else.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <IDPHR@aol.com>
> To: <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
> Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 4:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Paint/POR question
>
>
> > POR 15 is designed specifically to be painted over rust (hence the name
> > POR). You just need to remove the loose rust and the paint. It dries
hard
> as a
> > rock and it get more durable with contact with moisture. It is a great
1st
> coat
> > if your dealing with a rust repair or bare metal. The shortcomings are
:1)
> It
> > is dangerous to spray without full protection, 2) It breaks down under
> > sunlight, so it needs a top coat if it is exposed, 3) If dries on your
> hands it
> > take weeks to get off/wear off.
> > It is great for chassis and wheels and it is a great rust treatment for
> > existing repairs. It is unbelievably tough and durable.
> > Steve G.
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