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tripleblack · 03-27-2006, 10:49 PM

i was wondering how much POR-15 it would take to coat a SWB frame? A pint, quart or a gallon? If anyone has used this stuff i would appreciate it. Oh yeah, is there any where else to buy the stuff other than online/? thanks.

northcountry67 · 03-27-2006, 10:53 PM

I'm not familiar with POR15, but I sprayed my frame with a black etch and it took about 1/2 gallon sprayable. Depending on the mixing ratio, you can get by with a quart of POR 15 if the reducer and hardener adds another quart. I did spray the top, bottom and inside the rails.

chevythunder33 · 03-27-2006, 10:56 PM

What ever you do use a good mask you dont want to suck that down your lungs

pebbleboy · 03-27-2006, 11:00 PM

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Longhorn Man · 03-27-2006, 11:17 PM

if you are spraying it, a resporator is REQUIRED...that stuff is NASTY, if brushing it on, then good ventilation is all that's really required.
2 weeks ago i did the rear 1/2 of my longhorn... from the back of the cab on back, including leafs, axle tubes (didn't do the pumpkin, too oily) and all crossmembers. I dod 2 coats, and it took a little over a quart.

wibilly · 03-28-2006, 10:10 AM

i used rustoliem and it took me aboyt a quart per coat

rodstored-72 · 03-28-2006, 04:37 PM

tripleblack,
i used it to paint my frame. i have never sprayed before. i used right at 2 qrts. i sanded the frame to bare metal & then just started shooting. i like the way it turned out. word of caution!! for sure use a mask & what ever yo udo cover stuff up!!! it will go everywhere!!!. but it seems to stay on pretty good.

good luck!!!
rodstored-72

p.s. i also have a 2wd swb frame.

72armyswbtruck · 03-28-2006, 05:34 PM

Dude, I just called around and found out the POR-15 comes in Silver, Gray, Semi Gloss and Black, what color would you go with, the truck is a longhorn that is blue and white and i am thinking of keeping the paint combo.
Suggestions
BTW: Sorry to Hijack the post.

03-27-2006, 10:49 PM	#1
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	how much POR-15 does it take... i was wondering how much POR-15 it would take to coat a SWB frame? A pint, quart or a gallon? If anyone has used this stuff i would appreciate it. Oh yeah, is there any where else to buy the stuff other than online/? thanks.

03-27-2006, 10:53 PM	#2
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: how much POR-15 does it take... I'm not familiar with POR15, but I sprayed my frame with a black etch and it took about 1/2 gallon sprayable. Depending on the mixing ratio, you can get by with a quart of POR 15 if the reducer and hardener adds another quart. I did spray the top, bottom and inside the rails.

03-27-2006, 10:56 PM	#3
chevythunder33 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bogalusa Louisiana Posts: 146	Re: how much POR-15 does it take... What ever you do use a good mask you dont want to suck that down your lungs

03-27-2006, 11:17 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: how much POR-15 does it take... if you are spraying it, a resporator is REQUIRED...that stuff is NASTY, if brushing it on, then good ventilation is all that's really required. 2 weeks ago i did the rear 1/2 of my longhorn... from the back of the cab on back, including leafs, axle tubes (didn't do the pumpkin, too oily) and all crossmembers. I dod 2 coats, and it took a little over a quart.

03-28-2006, 10:10 AM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: how much POR-15 does it take... i used rustoliem and it took me aboyt a quart per coat __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-28-2006, 04:37 PM	#7
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: how much POR-15 does it take... tripleblack, i used it to paint my frame. i have never sprayed before. i used right at 2 qrts. i sanded the frame to bare metal & then just started shooting. i like the way it turned out. word of caution!! for sure use a mask & what ever yo udo cover stuff up!!! it will go everywhere!!!. but it seems to stay on pretty good. good luck!!! rodstored-72 p.s. i also have a 2wd swb frame. Last edited by rodstored-72; 03-28-2006 at 04:37 PM.

03-28-2006, 05:34 PM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: how much POR-15 does it take... Dude, I just called around and found out the POR-15 comes in Silver, Gray, Semi Gloss and Black, what color would you go with, the truck is a longhorn that is blue and white and i am thinking of keeping the paint combo. Suggestions BTW: Sorry to Hijack the post. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!" Last edited by 72armyswbtruck; 03-28-2006 at 05:47 PM.



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