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*Dylan · 06-05-2008, 12:30 PM

How much of the three step Por-15 will I need to do the back half of my frame as well as the trailing arms and rear end? I also plan on putting on a top coat since I've heard if you leave the Por-15 open to the sun the UV rays can change the color.

Marine Clean: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=MC&dept=2
Metal Ready: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=MR&dept=2
Por-15: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=1&dept=1
Top Coat: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=BC&dept=4

Will I be good with a quart of each to do everything I want?

gregbr · 06-05-2008, 12:52 PM

1 qt of each is about right, as long as you plan on doing all of each coat at one time. Once you open a can it dries in a couple days. If you will be doing it over a long period of time, I would buy the 6 pack of small cans. Hope this helps. Greg

lowriden58 · 06-05-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gregbr

1 qt of each is about right, as long as you plan on doing all of each coat at one time. Once you open a can it dries in a couple days. If you will be doing it over a long period of time, I would buy the 6 pack of small cans. Hope this helps. Greg

or he could get some Mason jars and keep them "fresh"

gregbr · 06-10-2008, 11:36 AM

I opened the can, poured some out & resealed it. A few days later it was rock hard. Don't think the jar would help.

Longhorn Man · 06-10-2008, 04:38 PM

i KNOW the jar helps. I used one quart over a 3 month time span. You MUST make sure there is absolutly NO por on the mouth of the jar.
One quart should do. You might come up just a little shy.

bigsnookmaster · 06-10-2008, 08:45 PM

Sunlight fades the shine of POR15.I did my frame in it and from the garage door being open and the sun shining on it,its dulled out considerably.They do have a uv additive for it from what I understand.

*Dylan · 06-11-2008, 11:48 AM

Yeah, if you put a topcoat on it the top coat is not UV sensitive.

**leddzepp** · 06-11-2008, 02:23 PM

The jar method works great. You can also leave it in the can if you put a piece of plastic wrap between the lid and the top of the can. You can also add a small amount of thinner to it before re-sealing. I have found that this helps to extend the life of it.

Longhorn Man · 06-11-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1967 C10 Dylan

Yeah, if you put a topcoat on it the top coat is not UV sensitive.

huh?

POR needs a top coat. I've personally found that clear seems to be a great top coat. My own 'personal testing' hasn't gone on long enough for me to say that yet... but so far so good.
POR is not UV safe. It says this right on the can. Seems 1/2 or more of the ppl who whine about POR not being good never read the can. Any top coat you put on should be UV safe.... otherwise, don't put it on there.
It not only looses its shine when left in the sun, but it's durability and rust preventitive features are comprimized too.

msgross · 06-11-2008, 04:40 PM

I used this www.nomorerust.com they have a UV resistant on non-UV. Used a foam brush after sandlblasting and it looks great (especially for the price). I used 1.5 quarts and did my frame, leaf springs and axles.

*Dylan · 06-13-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

huh?

POR needs a top coat. I've personally found that clear seems to be a great top coat. My own 'personal testing' hasn't gone on long enough for me to say that yet... but so far so good.
POR is not UV safe. It says this right on the can. Seems 1/2 or more of the ppl who whine about POR not being good never read the can. Any top coat you put on should be UV safe.... otherwise, don't put it on there.
It not only looses its shine when left in the sun, but it's durability and rust preventitive features are comprimized too.

That's precisely what I was saying. If you add a topcoat, the topcoat is not UV sensitive so it doesn't change colors.

I'll look into the nomorerust thing and thanks for the info guys.

06-05-2008, 12:30 PM	#1
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	How Much Do I Need? How much of the three step Por-15 will I need to do the back half of my frame as well as the trailing arms and rear end? I also plan on putting on a top coat since I've heard if you leave the Por-15 open to the sun the UV rays can change the color. Marine Clean: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=MC&dept=2 Metal Ready: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=MR&dept=2 Por-15: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=1&dept=1 Top Coat: http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=BC&dept=4 Will I be good with a quart of each to do everything I want? __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

06-05-2008, 12:52 PM	#2
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: How Much Do I Need? 1 qt of each is about right, as long as you plan on doing all of each coat at one time. Once you open a can it dries in a couple days. If you will be doing it over a long period of time, I would buy the 6 pack of small cans. Hope this helps. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424 Last edited by gregbr; 06-05-2008 at 12:52 PM.

06-10-2008, 11:36 AM	#4
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: How Much Do I Need? I opened the can, poured some out & resealed it. A few days later it was rock hard. Don't think the jar would help. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-10-2008, 04:38 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How Much Do I Need? i KNOW the jar helps. I used one quart over a 3 month time span. You MUST make sure there is absolutly NO por on the mouth of the jar. One quart should do. You might come up just a little shy.

06-10-2008, 08:45 PM	#6
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: How Much Do I Need? Sunlight fades the shine of POR15.I did my frame in it and from the garage door being open and the sun shining on it,its dulled out considerably.They do have a uv additive for it from what I understand. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

06-11-2008, 11:48 AM	#7
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: How Much Do I Need? Yeah, if you put a topcoat on it the top coat is not UV sensitive. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

06-11-2008, 02:23 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: How Much Do I Need? The jar method works great. You can also leave it in the can if you put a piece of plastic wrap between the lid and the top of the can. You can also add a small amount of thinner to it before re-sealing. I have found that this helps to extend the life of it.

06-11-2008, 04:40 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: How Much Do I Need? I used this www.nomorerust.com they have a UV resistant on non-UV. Used a foam brush after sandlblasting and it looks great (especially for the price). I used 1.5 quarts and did my frame, leaf springs and axles. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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