Frame painting advice ... Bare metal???

[BarryV]

Originally Posted by Fitz

Eastwood (and some other places) have what is known as a "rust converter". It is the chemical used in POR 15 that chemically changes Iron Oxide (rust) into Iron Phosphate, a tough waterproof barrier. POR 15 will not flow into the riveted joints in your frame. This stuff is like water. It will wick into the joints of the frame and stop all of the rust in the joints where POR 15 offers no protection. At 15 bucks a gallon, it's cheap insurance to treat the joints and fasteners with this then apply por 15. Incidentally, sunlight breaks down POR 15 in just a few weeks so, a top coat of any satin black solvent based paint is a good idea.

Thanks Fitz!

I see that Eastwood product comes in an aerosol too ... looks like I can spray it into hard-to-reach areas if needed.

When you say, "then apply POR 15", are you skipping the degreaser and the metal prep parts? Sorry ... I am new to this and want to make sure I get this right.


Barry