Bob,
If you visit POR's site, they have you apply their engine paint OVER POR-15.
My concern is heat retention; two coats of POR-15, thin at 1-2 mils each,
then their enamel. It adds up. I've got leftover POR from other jobs. It
just seemed like a good application. The stuff is rated to 600°F.
I'm hoping to hear from someone who has done it to respond.
Thanks,
Jack
> 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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