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ChevyDude · 08-28-2003, 06:06 PM

I am readying my 72 K10 for paint and it was determined and agreed that it was better money spent to buy two new Zinc Fenders than fix the old ones. They just arrived here a little while ago. My question is: Should I POR 15 the back sides of the fenders prior to putting them on the truck or just leave them in the primer they came in???

Thanks

Dean23 · 08-28-2003, 06:09 PM

I would paint them body color myself.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-28-2003, 06:34 PM

Body color or some kind of sealer other wise the fender's will rust from the back side!!!

ChevyDude · 08-28-2003, 07:53 PM

Thanks Guys! You have got me convinced....Body color it is!!!

**old Rusty C10** · 08-28-2003, 09:20 PM

ya could do either but most paint it either the body color or if therye doing the whole engine compartment a special color they use that

Class of 69 · 08-28-2003, 09:32 PM

POR 15 only works on rust, as it is a converter. Won't stick to paint.

junkyardjohn · 08-28-2003, 09:50 PM

MABEY YOU OUGHT TO COSIDER TEST FITTING THEM BFORE YOU PUT ANY WORK IN THEM, OR MAKE THEM UNRETURNABLE.

Class of 69 · 08-28-2003, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by junkyardjohn

MABEY YOU OUGHT TO COSIDER TEST FITTING THEM BFORE YOU PUT ANY WORK IN THEM, OR MAKE THEM UNRETURNABLE.

Excellent point John...especially since we hear so much about after market not fitting as well. Do the fitment, and tweaking first, and then pull em of for paint!

ChevyDude · 08-29-2003, 02:30 AM

Great idea, thank you.

Locutus · 08-29-2003, 09:24 AM

Por15 will work on bare metal also you just have to do the proper prep work. go read thier website it tells you exactly how to do it.

I think Por15 is the better choice as it will provide outstanding protection from the exact type of elements the inside of a fender is exposed to.

Mike

*Randy70C-10* · 08-29-2003, 09:41 AM

Some undercoating will provide a little sound deadening.

08-28-2003, 06:06 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Your opinions please..... I am readying my 72 K10 for paint and it was determined and agreed that it was better money spent to buy two new Zinc Fenders than fix the old ones. They just arrived here a little while ago. My question is: Should I POR 15 the back sides of the fenders prior to putting them on the truck or just leave them in the primer they came in??? Thanks __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-28-2003, 06:09 PM	#2
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I would paint them body color myself. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

08-28-2003, 06:34 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Body color or some kind of sealer other wise the fender's will rust from the back side!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-28-2003, 07:53 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Thanks Guys! You have got me convinced....Body color it is!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-28-2003, 09:20 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	ya could do either but most paint it either the body color or if therye doing the whole engine compartment a special color they use that __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-28-2003, 09:32 PM	#6
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	POR 15 only works on rust, as it is a converter. Won't stick to paint. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

08-28-2003, 09:50 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	MABEY YOU OUGHT TO COSIDER TEST FITTING THEM BFORE YOU PUT ANY WORK IN THEM, OR MAKE THEM UNRETURNABLE. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-29-2003, 02:30 AM	#9
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Great idea, thank you. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-29-2003, 09:24 AM	#10
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 249	Por15 will work on bare metal also you just have to do the proper prep work. go read thier website it tells you exactly how to do it. I think Por15 is the better choice as it will provide outstanding protection from the exact type of elements the inside of a fender is exposed to. Mike

08-29-2003, 09:41 AM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Some undercoating will provide a little sound deadening.



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