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gregbr · 08-17-2006, 04:39 AM

Any thoughts on the best stuff for frames and under body? Both POR-15 & Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator say they are better than the other. I know the POR-15 gas tank sealer works, but have not tried the rust preventative stuff. And the POR-15 does have several steps using their other products to "properly" apply it. Greg

**Palf70Step** · 08-17-2006, 05:42 AM

If you don't do the POR prep right, it's not very effective. I've used both and both are good. I prefer the Eastwood for it's application. Don't have any LONG term resuslts, but both appear to do the job.

crusher311 · 08-20-2006, 09:35 AM

i am doing bolth on my truck the por 15 last longer but on my moveing parts im going to powder coat so my frame will be por15 and my control arms and all that other stuff will be poder coat

crusher311 · 08-20-2006, 09:36 AM

east woods chips realy easy too so i would go por on exposed parts

meathead95 · 08-20-2006, 03:36 PM

eastwood chips my a$$ i put it on some front shackles from my 4x4 and then covered it with chassis black and beat on it numerous times with the point of my slag handle and couldnt get it to chip or scratch i cant say its better because i use both and dont have any long term results but it is easier to apply

CHEVYE · 08-20-2006, 03:43 PM

No long term results yet either, but I've used both and Eastwood has my vote.

crusher311 · 08-20-2006, 05:09 PM

i have use them on airplane landing gear for bush planes i have had to redo eastwood not por 15

speedracer · 08-20-2006, 07:10 PM

eastwoods has my vote!

jbon64 · 08-20-2006, 10:57 PM

my DD had some pretty nasty rust starting on the roof , sanded it down to bare metal , used eastwood rust encapsulate , used rattle can primer on that . been almost 2years now and not a lick of rust came back , THAT is after sitting out all the time . my bro used por15 on his vette chassis and no problems so far after 6 months

gregbr · 08-22-2006, 05:50 PM

Thanks for all the info. Still sounds like a toss-up between the two. Greg

jimmydean · 08-22-2006, 06:15 PM

I will be using POR-15 for my truck because it has a short shelf life and a buddy of mine had a ton in the shop before he went overseas.

I like most everything I've tried from Eastwood minus the powder coat. the stuff I got form Eastwood was crap. But everything else I have gotten there has been solid.

I guess it comes down to price for me. Free vs. not free, wasn't a tough call.

08-17-2006, 04:39 AM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator Any thoughts on the best stuff for frames and under body? Both POR-15 & Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator say they are better than the other. I know the POR-15 gas tank sealer works, but have not tried the rust preventative stuff. And the POR-15 does have several steps using their other products to "properly" apply it. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

08-17-2006, 05:42 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator If you don't do the POR prep right, it's not very effective. I've used both and both are good. I prefer the Eastwood for it's application. Don't have any LONG term resuslts, but both appear to do the job. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-20-2006, 09:35 AM	#3
crusher311 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: kenai alaska Posts: 25	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator i am doing bolth on my truck the por 15 last longer but on my moveing parts im going to powder coat so my frame will be por15 and my control arms and all that other stuff will be poder coat

08-20-2006, 09:36 AM	#4
crusher311 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: kenai alaska Posts: 25	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator east woods chips realy easy too so i would go por on exposed parts

08-20-2006, 03:36 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator eastwood chips my a$$ i put it on some front shackles from my 4x4 and then covered it with chassis black and beat on it numerous times with the point of my slag handle and couldnt get it to chip or scratch i cant say its better because i use both and dont have any long term results but it is easier to apply __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-20-2006, 03:43 PM	#6
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator No long term results yet either, but I've used both and Eastwood has my vote. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

08-20-2006, 05:09 PM	#7
crusher311 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: kenai alaska Posts: 25	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator i have use them on airplane landing gear for bush planes i have had to redo eastwood not por 15

08-20-2006, 07:10 PM	#8
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator eastwoods has my vote! __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

08-20-2006, 10:57 PM	#9
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator my DD had some pretty nasty rust starting on the roof , sanded it down to bare metal , used eastwood rust encapsulate , used rattle can primer on that . been almost 2years now and not a lick of rust came back , THAT is after sitting out all the time . my bro used por15 on his vette chassis and no problems so far after 6 months __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

08-22-2006, 05:50 PM	#10
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator Thanks for all the info. Still sounds like a toss-up between the two. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

08-22-2006, 06:15 PM	#11
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: POR-15 or Rust Encapsulator I will be using POR-15 for my truck because it has a short shelf life and a buddy of mine had a ton in the shop before he went overseas. I like most everything I've tried from Eastwood minus the powder coat. the stuff I got form Eastwood was crap. But everything else I have gotten there has been solid. I guess it comes down to price for me. Free vs. not free, wasn't a tough call.



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