POR 15 is NOT a finish paint. It cannot stand up to UV light. Of
course, there isn't much direct sunlight on your frame, so it doesn't
really matter.
Bob Kramer, Austin TX
Hill Country Triumph Club
TR6x3, TR250 x3, TR3A vintage race
rgk@flash.net
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> From: Jeff Johnson <jguy@erinet.com>
> To: Bob Otten <ottenr@clark.net>
> Cc: F Underwood <funder77@ix.netcom.com>; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: suspension paint?
> Date: Sunday, February 15, 1998 8:07 PM
>
> Gee, don't tell my car that POR 15 isn't a finish paint. That's what
I
> used on my frame and suspension parts when I redid the springs,
bearings
> , wheel cylinders, etc., back in 1991. It all looks as good as the
day I
> put it on. What impressed me is that you can hammer on it hard and it
> won't chip. Of course, it wouldn't hurt to put on a coat of finish
over
> top, I just didn't see the need to at the time.
>
> Jeff Johnson
> '76 TR6
>
> Bob Otten wrote:
> >
> > F Underwood wrote:
> > >
> > > regarding the POR 15 or chassis paint- POR 15 IS NOT a finish
paint- it
> > > will need to be coated with a more durable finish. I recommend
the
> > > chassis paint on the sandblasted suspension parts!
> > > --
> > > Frank Underwood
> > > 59 Ford Consul MKII 'lowline' convertible 205E/A 204E 205730
> > > Carbodies Ltd 5684 - 089
> > > 79 Triumph Spitfire 1500 FM97634UO
> > > http://home.aol.com/funder770
> > > Atlanta GA USA (well sort of...)
> >
> > TO All
> >
> > I have been following some of the por 15 dialog. I have been told
that
> > por 15 is significantly better than other products on the market.
> >
> > The question is how does it work, does it stay effective for a long
time
> > or do you have to repeat it every year or so? Does anyone know if
there
> > is something that the Navy uses e.g. Naval Jelly.
> >
> > I only have a little "powdery" rust ion my 73 TR-6. If you use Poe
15
> > on the outside walls of the chassis how, other than drilling holes
in
> > the chassis and use Waxenol how do you protect the inside.
> >
> > I am sure someone out there has done this type of protecting, can
it be
> > done in the garage, I would prefer not to have an outside shop do
it.
> >
> > Thanks for your anticipated HELP.
> >
> > Bob Otten
> > 73 TR-6
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