Firewall and inside cab painted

[Solver]

Got my firewall,inside cab,under cab ,inside fenders,inside hood inner fenders and radiator support painted with por 15 today.Just about ready to start putting on some color

[ebfabman]

Looks like you're ROCKIN STEADY!

COOL!

[ebfabman]

Hey Solver, did you spray the por?

[Solver]

Yes I sprayed the por. It goes on smooth just like regular paint but you must wear gloves and respirator cause otherwise you wear the stuff for about a week. (personal experience).The stuff I got was a high gloss, would have preferred flat but man you should see that firewall shine!

[colohusker]

Looks great to me! Just curious how much POR15 it took?

[Solver]

It took 1 quart for frame and 1 quart for cab floor,cab under,firewall,underhood,inside fenders,inside doors and 1 quart for inner fenders both sides,radiator support and hood hinges.Hopefully 1 quart will cover under side of box and cross sills

[thood]

nice job.

[the-wreck]

Hey Guys

Be careful. No one should spray POR paint products without a fresh air breathing system. isocys are extremly dangerious to ones health. See below.
HEALTH EFFECTS OF ISOCYANATES

Irritation

TDI and other isocyanates are powerful irritants to the mucous membranes of the eyes and gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts [Swensson et al. 1955; Upjohn
Company 1970]. Direct skin contact with TDI can also cause marked inflammation [Fisher 1967]. Respiratory irritation may progress to a chemical bronchitis with
severe bronchospasm [Williamson 1965].Sensitization and Asthma

Isocyanates can also sensitize workers, making them subject to severe asthma attacks if they are exposed again--even at concentrations below the NIOSH REL
[NIOSH 1973, 1978]. Death from severe asthma in sensitized subjects has been reported [Fabbri et al. 1988].Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Sporadic cases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) have also been reported in workers exposed to isocyanates [Charles et al. 1976; Fink and Schlueter 1978;
Selden et al. 1989]. Individuals with acute HP typically develop symptoms 4 to 6 hours after exposure.Symptoms are often flu-like, with fever, muscle aches, and
headaches. Symptoms may also include a dry cough, chest tightness, and difficult breathing. Individuals with chronic HP often experience progressively more difficult
breathing, fatigue, and weight loss [Parker et al. 1992].Cancer

Data from recent studies of animals show that cancer is associated with exposure to commercial-grade TDI (an 80:20 mixture of 2,4- and 2,6-TDI). The responses
of both rats and mice treated with TDI meet the OSHA criteria for classifying a substance as a potential occupational carcinogen [29 CFR 1990.112]. NIOSH
therefore recommends that occupational exposure to TDI and its isomers be minimized [NIOSH 1989].The carcinogenic effects of TDI [Loeser 1983; NTP 1986]
were also investigated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) [IARC 1986; WHO 1987]. IARC
concluded that data were sufficient to show that TDI causes cancer in animals. WHO concluded that TDI should be treated as a potential human carcinogen.

CASE REPORTS

The following case reports highlight examples of isocyanate-induced asthma, other respiratory disease, and death.Case No. 1--Spray Painting (One Death)A
37-year-old male, self-employed car painter was admitted to the hospital with asthma symptoms [Fabbri et al. 1988]. These symptoms had first developed 5 years
earlier and were thought to be related to his occupation. He had been working in the same environment for more than 20 years.The car painter was diagnosed with
occupational asthma induced by isocyanates and advised to change his job or avoid the use of polyurethane paints. He nevertheless continued to work as a car
painter and used medications such as bronchodilators, cromolyn, and steroids to treat his asthma.Six years later, he was wearing a mask and spraying a car with
2-component polyurethane paint when he developed severe, prolonged asthma. Despite medication, he remained symptomatic--especially at night. He returned to
work, sprayed the polyurethane paint again, and developed severe asthma requiring emergency treatment. He died in the ambulance enroute to the hospital. The
manufacturer reported that the paint contained small amounts of TDI, and a chemical analysis confirmed the presence of TDI mixed with solvents.

About.com : http://www.med.ed.ac.uk/hew/work/ocasthma.html

[Travis]

Are you going to put a topcoat on areas that can be seen ? I used por on my truck also and loved it, but it will turn to a dull color if the sun gets to it. Travis

[racedvl]

Sweet, that's looking nice!!

[Tink]

Looks really good! Por15 rocks!

the-wreck, makes a really good point... isocynates are quite dangerous. I work with them at my job and due to constant exposure, I have become sensitized to them. If I get even a wee bit on my skin, I will break out.