has anyone used the por for rust yet ?

[CMedeir0s]

just trying to see if i should use it on my car

 

[smyythe68]

I trust rust bullet more than POR. I've used POR on rust and clean metal and have had good and bad results. It's all about the surface preparation. I just don't trust it enough to use for a project I don't want to have to do again.

Have a little more time now. I have had great success on the inside hood of my 78 f150 with POR. Laid down great and does not flake,only minor fading. I also put it on my frame that was rusty. I sand blasted much of it with black beauty and power washed it and let dry. At first it was great looked good. After a season or two without salty roads(doesn't move in winter) it started to flake.
I also had other components that had clean steel, no rust with the same flakey results. I'm not saying don't use it. I have a permanent spot on the garage floor that won't come off and a screwdriver with a POR drip I try to pick off every time I use it. Just saying be careful how and where you use it.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy

Leave the snake oil for the Chebby guys. POR 15 is absolute crap.

 

[CMedeir0s]

Any ways to help prevent rust I live in new england lot of humidity esp in the garage

 

[Ron 73]

Now, im a little Leary, ive been using Eastwoods rust encapsulator and have a few cans to use up but i have heard POR-15 is supposed to be so great and to coat the bottom of my work i just bought a gallon of it as the quart cans and spray cans of Eastwood can catch up fast and im just getting started, I do hope some get in here and tell us i didn't waste almost 200 bucks on this stuff!
I don't have my car in here yet and just getting a small amount of work started on it, the short version is we have the humidity here as well, that is IF it ever quits snowing and warms up lol and im trying to get the "good stuff" to use especially with rust. Now im a bit feared!
It is highly recommended stuff and for the price of it, should come with brush's and a roller.......

 

[smyythe68]

Don't want to scare anyone, just trying to inform. Like I said with proper prepping it should hold up well. It is also sensitive to UV rays (aka the sun) unless it's top coated. Do a search for POR, I know this has been discussed before in other threads. Yes, unfortunately it is pricey and so is rust bullet. So far I haven't heard any complaints about it, I think.

 

[chargersb71]

Could check out KBS Coatings. Bought some of their BlackTop for my underbody gonna put it on in a couple of weeks. Hope it turns out to be good stuff. PM if you decide to order from them think I still got a 10% off coupon that is good till the end of the month.

 

[bobtile]

I have to chime in. I have a friend that is the national salesman for por. He gave me a bunch when restoring my car. He said make sure you follow the directions. I did exactly as they said. I'm not a fan. It pealed within a couple months. He told me I did something wrong. He came to my house and personally helped me with the prep and installation. Same thing happened. It peeled in a couple months. I also spoke with some others that he sold paint to and they weren't pleased either. Not trying to bash the product, but I just don't believe in it.

 

[Runner 68]

I have used POR and so far no problems…pretty solid $hit. Thinking about doing the entire undercarriage with the white coat (WW1 car).
I live where it's dry so I'm probably not the best referral. A few words of advice if you use it. Don't get it on your skin. It will suck every drop of moisture out of your body.......I itched for days.

 

[bobtile]

I have used POR and so far no problems…pretty solid $hit. Thinking about doing the entire undercarriage with the white coat (WW1 car).
I live where it's dry so I'm probably not the best referral. A few words of advice if you use it. Don't get it on your skin. It will suck every drop of moisture out of your body.......I itched for days.

Thats weird that you say that, because moisture is what is supposed to cure this stuff. You live in a dry area and it works. I live in a humid area and it peels. I don't know?????????

 

[snakeoil24]

Por 15 is very overated, go to Mastercoat for a identical product for 1/2 the price. If the part is badly rusted nothing but repairing will solve your problem.

http://www.masterseriescoatings.com/

 

[Runner 68]

Thats weird that you say that, because moisture is what is supposed to cure this stuff. You live in a dry area and it works. I live in a humid area and it peels. I don't know?????????

LOL, maybe it sticks to flesh better that body metal?

 

[Ron 73]

I have to chime in. I have a friend that is the national salesman for por. He gave me a bunch when restoring my car. He said make sure you follow the directions. I did exactly as they said. I'm not a fan. It pealed within a couple months. He told me I did something wrong. He came to my house and personally helped me with the prep and installation. Same thing happened. It peeled in a couple months. I also spoke with some others that he sold paint to and they weren't pleased either. Not trying to bash the product, but I just don't believe in it.

This is the first time ive ever heard of it peeling off, i understand why some may have a problem with it for one reason or another but peeling off is something i wouldn't of thought of...

 

[snakeoil24]

It does peal off.

 

[Propwash]

I wouldn't....It's runny, limited, expensive and has way too many "Do not's".......repercussions are like listening to the tail end of an overplayed prescription commercial. Myself, I'd recommend Rust Bullet. Not as a "fix it all" for covering rust, but as rust prevention. Get down to clean shiny metal and then coat in the areas known for rotting out. It's epoxy based and like mentioned, and epoxy is a good route to go, be it a primer or a sealer/prevention coating.

 

[Photon440]

I've had good results with Chassis Saver, which I find easier to get around here than POR-15.
http://www.magnetpaints.com/underbody.asp

 

[PST]

I have used KBS coatings in the past with great results. To the point that we know carry it as one of our new products for 2014

James

 

[Ron 73]

I think maybe i should have checked deeper myself with this stuff, i did do some reading on it and reviews and thought this stuff was a positive product, i know everyone isn't going to be using the same materials and company's but i try to do the homework before getting any products, But i now am forced to use what i have because im not one who can afford to buy something im not going to use and just go out and buy whats next lol, my wallet doesn't work quite that good!
Thanks CMedeir0s for starting this subject!! Speaking of different products i see the Blair spot weld cutter has changed from a holding pin in the middle to a drill bit, may be better!

 

[bobtile]

LOL, maybe it sticks to flesh better that body metal?

no doubt!

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Just a thought. The miracle in a can thing just doesn't work. Replace the metal if you plan on keeping the car forever. It lasted 40 years from the factory. If you replace it now, chances are it will outlast you. If you buy a gallon, you better use it quickly. Even if you cover it with plastic and put the lid back on it, like they tell you, it will harden in the can. talkin' from experience.

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I think maybe i should have checked deeper myself with this stuff, i did do some reading on it and reviews and thought this stuff was a positive product, i know everyone isn't going to be using the same materials and company's but i try to do the homework before getting any products, But i now am forced to use what i have because im not one who can afford to buy something im not going to use and just go out and buy whats next lol, my wallet doesn't work quite that good!
Thanks CMedeir0s for starting this subject!! Speaking of different products i see the Blair spot weld cutter has changed from a holding pin in the middle to a drill bit, may be better!

the spotweld cutter worked fine as long as you "started" the center hole. The drill bit seems like a good idea, but might wear out quickly.

 

[Ron 73]

no doubt!

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Just a thought. The miracle in a can thing just doesn't work. Replace the metal if you plan on keeping the car forever. It lasted 40 years from the factory. If you replace it now, chances are it will outlast you. If you buy a gallon, you better use it quickly. Even if you cover it with plastic and put the lid back on it, like they tell you, it will harden in the can. talkin' from experience.

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the spotweld cutter worked fine as long as you "started" the center hole. The drill bit seems like a good idea, but might wear out quickly.

I couldn't agree more on replacing any metal that needs it but now, myself im thinking that anyone thats using it and if it would peel off, it wouldn't be a good thing painting the roof inside and it coming off and falling on a new headliner lol,