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05-19-2010, 08:27 PM
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Couple of questions.
What is an easy way to tell if your frame is straight? Also where is the cheapest place to get some POR 15, and how much do I need for a short wheel base frame brushed and rolled on? Thanks in advance
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05-19-2010, 08:59 PM
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Re: Couple of questions.
Straightness isn't always easy to determine without using a frame rack, but by measuring from corner to corner and eyeballing it for any visible damage or twisting, you can get a pretty good idea if it's bent.
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05-19-2010, 09:16 PM
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Re: Couple of questions.
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I think you are going to find that POR15 is about the same price wherever you buy it. I'm thinking that the company must set the price on it... As far as the frame, what basemodel said unless you take it to a frame shop... LockDoc
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05-19-2010, 09:29 PM
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Re: Couple of questions.
If my local guy is out of POR, I buy it on Ebay. Resto-motive (company that makes it) pretty much sets the price. I measured my frame as basemodel stated to determine if it was straight.
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05-19-2010, 09:57 PM
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Re: Couple of questions.
What would be a reasonable tolerance for the frame? How much Por do I need?
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05-19-2010, 10:12 PM
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Re: Couple of questions.
a quart of POR will be more than enough to do a frame. i buy it in the small cans. once you open the can and expose it to air, it cures pretty fast.
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05-22-2010, 11:25 AM
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Re: Couple of questions.
I measured corner to corner, it looks like a 1/4" difference. Is this within tolerance?
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05-22-2010, 10:38 PM
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Re: Couple of questions.
Nobody knows? If this was yours would you keep on working on it?
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05-22-2010, 11:44 PM
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Re: Couple of questions.
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That would only be 1/8" out overall. I wouldn't worry about it myself... LockDoc
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05-23-2010, 12:01 AM
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Re: Couple of questions.
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