Robert,
Actually it's much better than regular paint for "flexing". I've painted
some of the thin sheet metal pieces for my Spitfire, and you can do
everything short of bend the metal in half without cracking the coating.
There are two problems that I know of. First, the regular POR-15 product is
UV sensitive (it'll fade in direct sunlight), not usually a problem for
suspension components ;-).
Secondly, you have to be careful not to get too much on or you'll have runs
that you can't remove easily.
Ok, there is a third problem. If you do mess up... it's darn hard to
remove!
Jim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Houston [SMTP:transerv@sprynet.com]
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 1998 5:10 PM
> To: 'Valentine'; spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: POR 15 question
>
> Some of the guys on the Triumph list swear by it. The only problem I have
>
> heard discussed is that it is brittle and should only be used on non
> flexing (ok...somewhat stiff) parts like the frame, or small brackets.
>
> Again, this is only from reading the list the last year or so, not from
> personal experience.
>
> Robert Houston
> 74 Midget, Katy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Valentine [SMTP:valntine@postoffice.ptd.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 9:09 PM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: POR 15 question
>
> Hey ALL,
>
> POR 15 (the rust preventative paint) has been recomended to me by a
> local resto shop.
>
> Question - Has anyone out there in List Land had any dealings with this
> stuff? I would like to get some input here.
>
> I checked their web page and requested their company literature.
>
> The local guy swears by this stuff.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin Valentine
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