Well that's not my experience. I sand blasted the rust off some control arms I
was reconditioning for my Barracuda and the paint is peeling. However, I have
had it last for years when I only wire brushed off the loose rust and cleaned
off all the oil and grease.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <200412022215.iB2MEx5T025223@ms-smtp-03.tampabay.rr.com>,
jCalder3@cfl.rr.com ("James Calder") writes:
>
>
> On the contrary (as per their web site) it won't stick well to smooth, shiny
> surfaces but will adhere well to surfaces with proper preparation
> (sandblasted metal).
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> david.clement@verizon.net
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 1:25 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Engine Bay Paint
>
>
> POR15 doesn't stick well to clean unrusted metal either. It was designed to
> go over rusted metal.
>
> If you are going to invest the time to blast it to bare metal. I would prime
> it with self etching primer and top coat with enamel. If you do not want to
> get in volved with spray equipment self etching primer is availble in rattle
> cans at body supply houses. I have used SEM brand sucessfully and it is
> compatable with most all technology top coat paints.
>
> Dave Clement
> 99 SLT+ CC 4x4
>
> In article <200412021417.iB2EHi5T009450@ms-smtp-03.tampabay.rr.com>,
> jCalder3@cfl.rr.com ("James Calder") writes:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > If I do use POR-15, I'll abrasive blast it down to the metal first (I
> > have a small abrasive blaster and a 6 HP 80 gallon compressor)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> > david.clement@verizon.net
> > Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 8:21 AM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Engine Bay Paint
> >
> >
> > I wouldn't use POR15 over exisitng paint it will not stick and will
> > peel within months. POR15 is intended to be used on rusted metal.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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