POR 15 VS. Powder Coat - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

meyer4589 · 03-25-2009, 11:57 PM

I have a 68 Short Stepside and I am planning a frame off and I was wondering if I should go spend the money for the powder coat or paint the frame with POR 15 and a top coat of chassis black

**leddzepp** · 03-26-2009, 12:06 AM

I vote POR 15 all the way. If you got the $$, powder coat.

Sport/Truck · 03-26-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by meyer4589

I have a 68 Short Stepside and I am planning a frame off and I was wondering if I should go spend the money for the powder coat or paint the frame with POR 15 and a top coat of chassis black

Have you looked into Rust Bullet? Seems easier than POR15.

6600DURAMAX · 03-26-2009, 08:31 AM

Just got my frame back from getting powdercoated, there is no comparison to por15. That stuff sucks in comparison.

POWDERCOAT ALL THE WAY!!!!!!

I will post pictures this weekend when I roll it ouside

Woody · 03-26-2009, 08:36 AM

POR-15 is a PITA to use. Too many steps. I would vote for Powercoat if you have the $$.

mrh33916 · 03-26-2009, 10:07 AM

It depends on what your willing to spend and what results your looking for. Por-15 would be a less expensive way of making the frame look descent if you want to do it yourself and save money. if you're going to send it out to be done than powder coat it,

**leddzepp** · 03-26-2009, 11:46 AM

If it is applied properly, por 15 is extremely durable. I have used it on Jeep frames for years, that see a lot of offroad use, and it does not chip or flake except under extreme circumstances, which will also happen to powdercoating

m6z · 03-26-2009, 04:39 PM

What are you guys paying to have a frame power coated?

6600DURAMAX · 03-26-2009, 04:48 PM

Mine was $525, that was with them having to order a non-stock color, sandblasting and putting a clear coat on it. PLUS I had them do my leaf springs, crossmembers, traction bars and some misc brackets. I thought it was a steal. It all turned out beautiful, no corners cut!! I would recommed them to anyone. Matter of fact it is worth the drive for almost anyone within 4 or 5 hours.

cparman · 03-26-2009, 06:13 PM

When I am asked this here, I always think about what my time is worth. My employees will tell you that it is worth nothing. I agree most of the time. There is absolutly no comparison to the two. I will be taking my 72 Blazer off the frame later this year, and me and the local powdercoater will be BUDS before it is over. Lasts forever, and OOOh la la it looks so good. I powdercoated my last frame off, and the new owner never wipes it off, and it still looks good

john02fxdl · 03-26-2009, 06:21 PM

Powdercoat is great until it gets scratched, starts to lift, and rusts from underneath the powder coat. POR-15 won't do that.

ANTHONY67 · 03-26-2009, 07:12 PM

dipped and powdercoat 750

Longhorn Man · 03-26-2009, 09:48 PM

powder is great for a truck that'll live in the garage and not be driven every day.
POR is AWESOME for something that will get driven.

For anyone who thinks powder coating is all durable and stuff... go to a truck stop and look at the rear frame rails on every rig out there. Every single one of them used to be powder coated when it was new. That was new virgin steel... not 40 year old cleaned up steel.
I por's the rear of the frame on the longhorn back in 05 and it has been my daily driver since then. It has sat for a total of 5 or 6 months when I was driving the burb. This longhorn goes through rock salt, salt brine, goes all winder without getting washed... and when I clean it off... it looks great. No chips, no rust, no peeling, no bubling rust underneath...
POR when done properly (and I never even used the marine clean or anything) is awesome.

Ackattack · 03-26-2009, 10:14 PM

I used POR15 on mine. I also sand blasted it myself. The POR 15 was easy to do (I sprayed it.....read warnings). However I really wish I would have payed a little money to get the frame sand blasted. It took me hours and hours to sandblast it myself.

firedog · 03-26-2009, 10:37 PM

6600duramax where did you go i have been using a guy in herculaneum missouri for powder coat he is very reasonable and does great work

STOCKISH · 03-26-2009, 10:43 PM

I have used PM Industries multiple times. Works just as good as POR-15 but cheaper. Doesn't chip, lift, etc. Great product. Powder coat is awesome for a trailer queen but as soon as it gets scratched it's all over.

70C10Step · 03-27-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I have used PM Industries multiple times. Works just as good as POR-15 but cheaper. Doesn't chip, lift, etc. Great product. Powder coat is awesome for a trailer queen but as soon as it gets scratched it's all over.

I just ordered some of this tonight after reading your post. I really want to see how this stuff works! I need to spray my 71 Fleetside SWB Frame.

Leo70 · 03-27-2009, 12:26 AM

Im a fan of Powder Coating, looks really sharp. I got my frame, cross member and all suspension done for $500. It included sand blasting and they cover up the threads on the stuff that need it covering. One thing the guy that did mine recomended that if you scratch something just hit it with regular spray can paint, I got my frame done in semi gloss black, so a regular craylon spray can will do.

JMO

STOCKISH · 03-27-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 70C10Step

I just ordered some of this tonight after reading your post. I really want to see how this stuff works! I need to spray my 71 Fleetside SWB Frame.

If you brush it on it is very high gloss and self leveling. Doesn't show any brush marks. If you spray it on it is not quite as high gloss but still very nice and has a nice shine to it still.

6600DURAMAX · 03-27-2009, 08:00 AM

Hey Firedog I live in Festu s also, we will have to meet up sometime. The guy in Herky really wouldn't work well with me so I had Pro-PowderCoating in Jefferson City do it for me. Again it was a 3 hour drive each way but it was more than worth it. Pro-Powdercoat was awsome to work with, there phone number is 573-782-3842 if any one is interested.

03-25-2009, 11:57 PM	#1
meyer4589 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 64	POR 15 VS. Powder Coat I have a 68 Short Stepside and I am planning a frame off and I was wondering if I should go spend the money for the powder coat or paint the frame with POR 15 and a top coat of chassis black

03-26-2009, 12:06 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat I vote POR 15 all the way. If you got the $$, powder coat.

03-26-2009, 08:31 AM	#4
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,112	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat Just got my frame back from getting powdercoated, there is no comparison to por15. That stuff sucks in comparison. POWDERCOAT ALL THE WAY!!!!!! I will post pictures this weekend when I roll it ouside __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-26-2009, 08:36 AM	#5
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat POR-15 is a PITA to use. Too many steps. I would vote for Powercoat if you have the $$.

03-26-2009, 10:07 AM	#6
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat It depends on what your willing to spend and what results your looking for. Por-15 would be a less expensive way of making the frame look descent if you want to do it yourself and save money. if you're going to send it out to be done than powder coat it,

03-26-2009, 11:46 AM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat If it is applied properly, por 15 is extremely durable. I have used it on Jeep frames for years, that see a lot of offroad use, and it does not chip or flake except under extreme circumstances, which will also happen to powdercoating

03-26-2009, 04:39 PM	#8
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat What are you guys paying to have a frame power coated? __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

03-26-2009, 04:48 PM	#9
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,112	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat Mine was $525, that was with them having to order a non-stock color, sandblasting and putting a clear coat on it. PLUS I had them do my leaf springs, crossmembers, traction bars and some misc brackets. I thought it was a steal. It all turned out beautiful, no corners cut!! I would recommed them to anyone. Matter of fact it is worth the drive for almost anyone within 4 or 5 hours. __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-26-2009, 06:13 PM	#10
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat When I am asked this here, I always think about what my time is worth. My employees will tell you that it is worth nothing. I agree most of the time. There is absolutly no comparison to the two. I will be taking my 72 Blazer off the frame later this year, and me and the local powdercoater will be BUDS before it is over. Lasts forever, and OOOh la la it looks so good. I powdercoated my last frame off, and the new owner never wipes it off, and it still looks good

03-26-2009, 06:21 PM	#11
john02fxdl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Avondale, PA. South east corner of the state Posts: 75	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat Powdercoat is great until it gets scratched, starts to lift, and rusts from underneath the powder coat. POR-15 won't do that. __________________ When I grow up, I want to be the man my wife married. I used to be schitzophrenic, but we're O.K. now

03-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#12
ANTHONY67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FOREST MS Posts: 92	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat dipped and powdercoat 750

03-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat powder is great for a truck that'll live in the garage and not be driven every day. POR is AWESOME for something that will get driven. For anyone who thinks powder coating is all durable and stuff... go to a truck stop and look at the rear frame rails on every rig out there. Every single one of them used to be powder coated when it was new. That was new virgin steel... not 40 year old cleaned up steel. I por's the rear of the frame on the longhorn back in 05 and it has been my daily driver since then. It has sat for a total of 5 or 6 months when I was driving the burb. This longhorn goes through rock salt, salt brine, goes all winder without getting washed... and when I clean it off... it looks great. No chips, no rust, no peeling, no bubling rust underneath... POR when done properly (and I never even used the marine clean or anything) is awesome.

03-26-2009, 10:14 PM	#14
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat I used POR15 on mine. I also sand blasted it myself. The POR 15 was easy to do (I sprayed it.....read warnings). However I really wish I would have payed a little money to get the frame sand blasted. It took me hours and hours to sandblast it myself. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-26-2009, 10:37 PM	#15
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat 6600duramax where did you go i have been using a guy in herculaneum missouri for powder coat he is very reasonable and does great work __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

03-26-2009, 10:43 PM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat I have used PM Industries multiple times. Works just as good as POR-15 but cheaper. Doesn't chip, lift, etc. Great product. Powder coat is awesome for a trailer queen but as soon as it gets scratched it's all over. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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03-27-2009, 12:26 AM	#18
Leo70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 160	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat Im a fan of Powder Coating, looks really sharp. I got my frame, cross member and all suspension done for $500. It included sand blasting and they cover up the threads on the stuff that need it covering. One thing the guy that did mine recomended that if you scratch something just hit it with regular spray can paint, I got my frame done in semi gloss black, so a regular craylon spray can will do. JMO __________________ Leo70 1970 Chevy Shortbed 1956 Chevy 210 Post 1963 Chevy Impala SS Rag..SOLD!

03-27-2009, 08:00 AM	#20
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,112	Re: POR 15 VS. Powder Coat Hey Firedog I live in Festu s also, we will have to meet up sometime. The guy in Herky really wouldn't work well with me so I had Pro-PowderCoating in Jefferson City do it for me. Again it was a 3 hour drive each way but it was more than worth it. Pro-Powdercoat was awsome to work with, there phone number is 573-782-3842 if any one is interested. __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

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