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Por-15 Question..., How much do I need? |
Grimstead |
Jul 19 2005, 03:21 PM
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Cheaky Monkey Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello all, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)
Well I have got my welding done and it is time to Por-15 the engine compartment & floorboards. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) My question is how do I need to buy to get the job done and are there any good deals out there? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) The few places I've looked all seam to be around the same price. Also, can I use Por-15 on engine tin, or will it get too hot for that? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) PS, I tried to do a search on 'Por 15' but the server keeps crapping out with all of the hits... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) |
lapuwali |
Jul 19 2005, 03:32 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
The "starter kit" that POR-15 sells with a six-pack of small tins is plenty to do a whole car. You want the small tins, as once you open one, you pretty much have to use it. You'll easily be able to do the entire floor, both sides, with one tin. You could probably do the whole engine bay with that same tin, in fact. It goes a long way.
Buy some Metal-Ready from them, too. Wear good gloves. |
jr91472 |
Jul 19 2005, 03:34 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
My biggest complaint about that stuff is that it is hard to keep once opened. I would think that a gallon would be waaaayyy too much. And a little seems to go a long way. Maybe a quart.
I did my floor boards last summer. I bought the 6 pack of 1/2 pints...(i think those are half pints). I still have a couple left. the main thing is getting everything ready and do it all at once, so you don't have to open and re-seal anything. don't know about the engine tin. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) good luck |
zymurgist |
Jul 19 2005, 03:44 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
If you clean out the edge of the can and use Saran Wrap between the can and the lid, you can get the stuff open after re-sealing. I bought a quart about 3 years ago and used 1/2 of it on the Corvette (drive shaft, etc.). Opened it this year and apart from the fact that there was about 1/4 inch hard crust on the top, the liquid beneath was still usable. Painted as much of Babydoll's rust as we could reach with it.
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vesnyder |
Jul 19 2005, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933 |
I also heard keeping it in the fridge keeps it fresh - that is where mine is?
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zymurgist |
Jul 19 2005, 04:13 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Just don't dip your tortilla chips in it, m'kay? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
(seriously: I've been known to keep AAA batteries in the fridge) |
Joe Bob |
Jul 19 2005, 04:55 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
DUDE.....I got a shitlaod of POR 15 in the garage in unopened cans.....PM me.
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Katmanken |
Jul 19 2005, 05:35 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Z- Do the cans in the garage rattle? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
I use a nail to punch 2 holes in the lid. I pour out what is needed, wipe the lid clean and use duct tape to seal the holes. Been nursing one can for years. Ken |
Joe Bob |
Jul 19 2005, 05:38 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Bite me.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
They are about a year old and are still liquid.... |
SpecialK |
Jul 19 2005, 08:14 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
Okay, ya'll (Aarod) laughed when I brought this up last time, but to keep the 1/2 pints fresh for a looooong time, use a #18 cap-plug.......they seat down into the can, burp like tupperware, reducing the amount of air (moisture) in the can, and the POR won't stick to them, making them easy to remove and reuse.
"But Kev, where the "F" do I get a cap-plug?" PM me your address, and I'll send you a couple. [graduated with honor's from the "Sir Andy School of Photograghy"] (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
Katmanken |
Jul 19 2005, 08:28 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks Z!
Its been a really shitty day and that made me laugh! Ken |
Dead Air |
Jul 19 2005, 09:04 PM
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Joe Bob |
Jul 19 2005, 09:07 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Now...if I can only figure how to make my brown eyes blue.....?
I'll keep an eye out for ya.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) |
Randal |
Jul 19 2005, 10:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
If you use Por-15 be sure to clean all the strippers and/or whatever you used for prep. totally off the surface.
I actually used brake cleaner, then Por-15 cleaner before applying the 15. What happened was that there must have been some residue brake cleaner (or something) as the Por-15 can ended up having some sort of solvent (or whatever) in it. So put your Por-15 into a smaller can when you start painting, so that if this happens you don't destroy the whole pint. Oh, the guys at Por-15 HQ told me that brake cleaner will effect the surface, so I'm not sure whether the engine tin would be a good idea. I had mine powder coated which didn't cost much more than the Por-15 kit. |
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