Jack Brooks wrote:
>
> 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
> > >
> >
Jack,
I used POR 15 engine paint on my car.However instead of the recomended
method,I aplied only the Hi temp engine paint.No initial coat of regular
POR 15.The finish is great and after three years has held up fine.
I aplied the paint over a freshly hot tanked bare iron block.
So far ,So good....
Rick Hand
70 Spitfire
67 Sports 1200 Saloon
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