my goodness how much

macafee2 · 26th February 2019, 07:40

Looking to get a tin of por15 anti rust paint
https://www.frost.co.uk/paints-coati...15-paints.html

can be got a bit cheaper but still not cheap.

how much?

my goodness it feels as if it has gone up a lot in price since I last got some.
Hammerite seems ok for light duty work but not as tough as por 15.
£30 for not quite 1/2 litre.

ye goods and little fishes.

macafee2

Terryf · 26th February 2019, 08:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

Looking to get a tin of por15 anti rust paint
https://www.frost.co.uk/paints-coati...15-paints.html

ye goods and little fishes.

macafee2

Haven't heard that saying for about 75 years, brought back memories.
( too many "o"s )

EastPete · 26th February 2019, 09:22

I was put off using POR-15 by the cost, and also I heard it is tricky to use - once you have opened the tin, it sets solid around the lid, so you have to mess about with plastic film when you re-seal the lid, otherwise you will never get the tin open again. Cleaning paint brushes after use is also difficult, since the stuff sets solid if you do not clean them up quickly and with the right solvent.

I use Bondaprimer zinc primer on chassis/suspension bits, followed by black chassis paint - perhaps does not always give as good a finish as with POR-15, but should give equivalent protection. Also, you can clean the brushes easily in white spirit or cellulose thinners.
Cheers

Pete

macafee2 · 26th February 2019, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastPete

I was put off using POR-15 by the cost, and also I heard it is tricky to use - once you have opened the tin, it sets solid around the lid, so you have to mess about with plastic film when you re-seal the lid, otherwise you will never get the tin open again. Cleaning paint brushes after use is also difficult, since the stuff sets solid if you do not clean them up quickly and with the right solvent.

I use Bondaprimer zinc primer on chassis/suspension bits, followed by black chassis paint - perhaps does not always give as good a finish as with POR-15, but should give equivalent protection. Also, you can clean the brushes easily in white spirit or cellulose thinners.
Cheers

Pete

what make of chassis paint do you use?

macafee2

EastPete · 26th February 2019, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

what make of chassis paint do you use?

macafee2

I have used Tetrosyl, but I also have some Frost extreme chassis paint on the shelf that I plan to try out soon.

Pete

trikey · 26th February 2019, 14:49

Still far cheaper than having new rear arms fitted!!

gadget1960 · 26th February 2019, 17:13

I'm a firm believer in ACF50, stays flexible, anti corrosion properties are top drawer, kills existing rust, seals surface instantly (very much like waxoyl but much better.
I've been using it for years on my work hack bike, spray it on everything and leave it to deal with the harshest winter months of road salt etc:, come the spring ... pressure wash it (cold) and re-apply if necessary. Never had any issues with new rust forming or any existing rust getting worse.
You can buy it in rattle cans or larger quantities for use with a pump sprayer.
Used extensively by the Royal / Merchant Navy on their ships so ... good enough for them ... good enough for me.

26th February 2019, 07:40	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	my goodness how much Looking to get a tin of por15 anti rust paint https://www.frost.co.uk/paints-coati...15-paints.html can be got a bit cheaper but still not cheap. how much? my goodness it feels as if it has gone up a lot in price since I last got some. Hammerite seems ok for light duty work but not as tough as por 15. £30 for not quite 1/2 litre. ye goods and little fishes. macafee2

26th February 2019, 14:49	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Still far cheaper than having new rear arms fitted!! __________________ Lest we forget..

26th February 2019, 09:22	#3
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	I was put off using POR-15 by the cost, and also I heard it is tricky to use - once you have opened the tin, it sets solid around the lid, so you have to mess about with plastic film when you re-seal the lid, otherwise you will never get the tin open again. Cleaning paint brushes after use is also difficult, since the stuff sets solid if you do not clean them up quickly and with the right solvent. I use Bondaprimer zinc primer on chassis/suspension bits, followed by black chassis paint - perhaps does not always give as good a finish as with POR-15, but should give equivalent protection. Also, you can clean the brushes easily in white spirit or cellulose thinners. Cheers Pete

26th February 2019, 17:13	#7
gadget1960 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 519 Thanks: 183 Thanked 132 Times in 89 Posts	I'm a firm believer in ACF50, stays flexible, anti corrosion properties are top drawer, kills existing rust, seals surface instantly (very much like waxoyl but much better. I've been using it for years on my work hack bike, spray it on everything and leave it to deal with the harshest winter months of road salt etc:, come the spring ... pressure wash it (cold) and re-apply if necessary. Never had any issues with new rust forming or any existing rust getting worse. You can buy it in rattle cans or larger quantities for use with a pump sprayer. Used extensively by the Royal / Merchant Navy on their ships so ... good enough for them ... good enough for me.