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RE: POR-15

To: "'Martin Secrest'" <msecrest@erols.com>, "'Jack Brooks'" <brooks@belcotech.com>
Subject: RE: POR-15
From: "Bob Wilson" <bob.wilson@dssc.hcg.eds.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:30:25 -0600charset="iso-8859-1"
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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Jack,
 I tend to agree with Martin.

Especially since, the makers of POR-15
also make their own engine paint.

I do like their original POR-15.
But I've never used it on the engine.
Got a great looking frame though.

Bob
'74 TR6
'67 TR4

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Martin Secrest
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 1999 3:15 PM
> To: Jack Brooks
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: POR-15
> 
> 
> 
> Jack Brooks wrote:
> > 
> > Listers,
> > 
> > I'm considering POR-15 for my engine paint, inside as well 
> as outside.  The
> > folks at POR-15 say it's fine, although they want me to use 
> their cleaners
> > on the inside, even though it's been blasted clean.  I'm 
> going to use either
> > POR-15 or a good, high gloss engine paint.
> > 
> > I'm curious if anyone has used POR-15 on a block before.  
> Also, does anybody
> > know of, or experienced, any downsides, heat retention, anything???
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Jack Brooks
> > TS69032L
> > Hillsdale, NJ
> > My car show: http://pages.hotbot.com/family/triumph
> 
> Jack:
> 
> This is strictly an IMHO, but I wouldn't use this stuff on a block.
> For one thing, you would be making pretty much an 
> irreversible decision
> on your color choice, and the block will possibly outlive the 
> subjectivity of 
> that decision.  Secondly, common sense indicates to me
> that the POR-15 will retain more heat than an engine enamel; 
> nor will you
> enjoy the process of putting it on.
> 
> If you do your surface prep correctly, use a good engine 
> enamel, and keep it clean, 
> you'll be happy w/it for many days.
> 
> --
> Martin Secrest
> 72 TR6
> 73 GT6
> 

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