POR 15 Rust Paint

rockitman · 04-14-2008, 08:08 AM

Has anyone tried the POR-15 rust paint? It"s sold here in my town,Ebay etc.Apparently its ultraviolet sensitive and should be painted over.Wondered how good it was.

03chevy · 04-14-2008, 08:38 AM

sorry idk?

Chevy_Finatic79 · 04-14-2008, 08:45 AM

never heard of the stuff. I know Krylon makes some paint called Rust Tough that I have used and I have no complaints it is spray paint however, and you didn't say whether or not you were using spray paint or what you intended to paint

rockitman · 04-14-2008, 12:39 PM

My 99 Silverado is getting rusty around the wheel wells and rocker panels.Got a price for paint job(including rear fenders-$3000.00!

Just want some rust cleaned up and paint evened out.
Checked out the Por 15 website-3 tier system.Seems like a lot of work.

93bluesilverrad · 04-15-2008, 06:20 PM

older corvettes use it on the frame alot.

41canine · 04-17-2008, 12:55 PM

Excellent stuff, BUT, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. For around the wheel wells you'd get by with far less than a gallon. Their site tells you how it comes. Have used it for years on old restos and it can not be beat.

HardRock · 04-17-2008, 07:51 PM

Hey 41 Canine is right!!! Just follow the instructions and it will stop the rust and you will be very impressed!!

Beaverman · 04-18-2008, 10:56 AM

I painted my snowmachine trailer 4 years ago with POR15. It's holding up great, even with all the road salt they use up here. It is a tough paint! I used Gray color and the places I didn't paint over have faded. I used a brush and small roller to paint the trailer. If you spray you need to use fresh air gear or it will eat up your liver! So I read. One more thing I experienced is it seems like a little bit goes a long way and it does have a shelf life after opening. So buy just what you need.

rockitman · 04-23-2008, 04:38 PM

Do l still need the marine clean and metal ready first? Does the rust have to be sanded first?

2nd65 · 05-02-2008, 06:00 PM

POR doesnt cure or stop rust, only seals it. I like to remove all the loose rust either by sand blasting, grinding or using a needle gun and stopping the rust with a product like navel jelly, there is also a paint that acts like navel jelly that turns black when it is done working.With a product like POR which seals really good, if you get any moisture behind it it keeps it in there and will rot behind the paint. Best to stop the rust then seal it instead of sealing the rust in.

04-14-2008, 08:08 AM	#1
rockitman Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 49	POR 15 Rust Paint Has anyone tried the POR-15 rust paint? It"s sold here in my town,Ebay etc.Apparently its ultraviolet sensitive and should be painted over.Wondered how good it was.

04-14-2008, 08:38 AM	#2
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 1,052	sorry idk? __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

04-14-2008, 08:45 AM	#3
Chevy_Finatic79 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 442	never heard of the stuff. I know Krylon makes some paint called Rust Tough that I have used and I have no complaints it is spray paint however, and you didn't say whether or not you were using spray paint or what you intended to paint __________________ "She's gonna Freak when she see's my wheels" 85' Chevy C-10 Longbox (Rat) TBI 5.7 Liter/THM350 90' Chevy Suburban 4x4 TBI 350 Cu.In./700R4 http://www.truckforum.org/forums/truck-pictures-176.htm

04-14-2008, 12:39 PM	#4
rockitman Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 49	Por 15 Rust Paint My 99 Silverado is getting rusty around the wheel wells and rocker panels.Got a price for paint job(including rear fenders-$3000.00! Just want some rust cleaned up and paint evened out. Checked out the Por 15 website-3 tier system.Seems like a lot of work.

04-17-2008, 12:55 PM	#6
41canine Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	Por-15 Excellent stuff, BUT, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. For around the wheel wells you'd get by with far less than a gallon. Their site tells you how it comes. Have used it for years on old restos and it can not be beat.

04-15-2008, 06:20 PM	#5
93bluesilverrad Full Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	older corvettes use it on the frame alot.

04-17-2008, 07:51 PM	#7
HardRock Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	por-15 Hey 41 Canine is right!!! Just follow the instructions and it will stop the rust and you will be very impressed!!

04-18-2008, 10:56 AM	#8
Beaverman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palmer,Alaska Posts: 4	I painted my snowmachine trailer 4 years ago with POR15. It's holding up great, even with all the road salt they use up here. It is a tough paint! I used Gray color and the places I didn't paint over have faded. I used a brush and small roller to paint the trailer. If you spray you need to use fresh air gear or it will eat up your liver! So I read. One more thing I experienced is it seems like a little bit goes a long way and it does have a shelf life after opening. So buy just what you need.

04-23-2008, 04:38 PM	#9
rockitman Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 49	Por 15 Do l still need the marine clean and metal ready first? Does the rust have to be sanded first? Last edited by rockitman; 04-23-2008 at 04:41 PM. Reason: More info

05-02-2008, 06:00 PM	#10
2nd65 Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sherwood forrest Posts: 10	POR doesnt cure or stop rust, only seals it. I like to remove all the loose rust either by sand blasting, grinding or using a needle gun and stopping the rust with a product like navel jelly, there is also a paint that acts like navel jelly that turns black when it is done working.With a product like POR which seals really good, if you get any moisture behind it it keeps it in there and will rot behind the paint. Best to stop the rust then seal it instead of sealing the rust in.

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