I've always top-coated since I use the grey POR-15 (it has minor fill
properties). If you've ever looked at a Jeep CJ frame, you know why ;-) It's
my understanding that UV doesn't damage the coating, just discolors
it...black turns purple, don't know what the other colors do.
-Rodney
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shane Moseley [mailto:smoseley@ix.netcom.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 7:14 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: POR15
>
>
> Yes - the plastic wrap trick will work and I hate that I
> didn't mention it but I
> still prefer the six packs. I never have been impressed w/a
> half full can of
> <fill in the blank here>. I like to give pints to good
> friends that haven't
> used it yet. They always say "I owe ya one for that one".
>
> Anybody have any problems w/UV damage using just the etching
> primer / POR15 and
> not the frame black or whatever top coats added? Most of my
> coated pieces are
> still in covered storage and since I haven't been using POR15
> long - I'm not
> sure how the nice finish I have now will last under severe
> road duty / outdoor
> storage.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shane
>
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