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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