How much POR 15 to brush paint a chassis?

[Paul Y]

Just about to put an order in and, as it is not the cheapest paint out there, wanted to get a guide from those that had, the quantity required.

Many thanks,

P.

[earl84]

I used a different product called Hammerite, thinned just a little to lay out flat then brushed on, and I used just under a gallon. Not sure how that will compare to how the POR15 covers but maybe it will help just a little.

I did not use it on the rear axle tube or the lower control arms, if I had I think it still would have just barely had enough.

[DakotaKid]

por 15 goes a long ways..... i would be shocked if it took more than a quart to brush paint a frame. i painted all of my A arms crossmember and frame all the way from the bumper to the firewall and barely put a dent in my quart. maybe a couple cups...

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Just about to put an order in and, as it is not the cheapest paint out there, wanted to get a guide from those that had, the quantity required.

Many thanks,

P.

Less than a quart for the first coat (thin coat). Use the remainder for other things. Wait until it's dry enough to touch and barely leave a fingerprint and then top coat it with a good rattle can paint of your color choice. I used low gloss black engine paint. The POR-15 will fade with sun exposure if you don't use a top coat.

Don't pry the lid off the can! Instead, see the photos on my web page Tips and Tricks Section (all the way at the bottom) for a clever way to help reduce the mess and save the remainder for safe storage.

[cv65]

just a little side note get some disposable gloves and "DO NOT GET POR15 ON YOUR SKIN" or you will be wearing it for a couple weeks Ha!Ha!

[T.W.Dustin]

Originally Posted by cv65

just a little side note get some disposable gloves and "DO NOT GET POR15 ON YOUR SKIN" or you will be wearing it for a couple weeks Ha!Ha!

I can confirm

If you do get some on your skin It will clean off with solvent but don't wait too long.

[VonDog]

This is 2 coats plus some other parts with one of the tiny cans (3oz?). I'd imagine a quart + for 2 coats.

[RaXaR117]

I used Hilandr451's thread as a guide when i coated my frame with por15. I used about a quart of the stuff, so i would agree with some of the other members.

Link to thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357610

[dfrank]

Here is a helpful tip. Purchase it in multiple small cans instead of a large can. If you don't seal the can perfectly than it will harden in the can during storage and if you do get it sealed and there is some around the rim of the can than it will basically seal the can shut. So pretty much it is a pain in the butt to re-seal and store the can. And use cheap brushes. You may need a bunch of them unless you are spraying.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by dfrank

Here is a helpful tip. Purchase it in multiple small cans instead of a large can. If you don't seal the can perfectly than it will harden in the can during storage and if you do get it sealed and there is some around the rim of the can than it will basically seal the can shut. So pretty much it is a pain in the butt to re-seal and store the can. And use cheap brushes. You may need a bunch of them unless you are spraying.

I would not try spraying because of the hazardous fumes.

[Lugnutz65]

More.

[siggyfreud]

I used less than a quart for my full frame/suspension. I used a top-coat afterwards that went on thicker to help protect is further.

[forestb]

Is the POR-15 spray on top cote worth the money or will Rust-oleum work just as well. Or what do you all recommend.