Anyone used POR-15 ?

EastPete · 16th May 2016, 09:56

I am thinking of using the POR-15 paint system on some chassis/suspension parts, as an alternative to Hammerite. Has anyone here used it- did you brush it on or spray ? Any comments will be much appreciated.

Pete

FrazzleTC · 16th May 2016, 09:58

I've used it a lot, on various classics, and it's an excellent paint system. Very dear for the quantity that you get, and if you get it on your skin, it will take DAYS to come off! Soaks through your clothes, too, so make sure you wear plenty of layers.
I just brushed it on, and it gave a lovely finish. If it is used on parts where they catch the sun, it goes dull quickly. However, on the underside, it's terrific!

Richcl · 16th May 2016, 10:25

I used it on my old Ford when I restored it ten years ago, although the car doesn't go out in the winter the covering is still good, hasn't peeled or cracked.

I used it on all the suspension parts and underside of the vehicle.
Good stuff

When I rebuild the rear suspension on the ZT I'll be using the same to protect that, hopefully be good for another 10 years as well!

Alanbp · 16th May 2016, 11:41

I used it last year to treat the underside of a Peugeot 206 and also the axle of my trailer that had been rebuilt by the local blacksmith. Funnily enough I noticed that the rust was appearing again on both vehicles so its not indestructible. Certainly better than Hammerite which I find only protects for so long on cars with the hostile spray of grit and salt etc.

It is nasty stuff to get off your skin. It literally "stains" your skin, so rubber gloves are a must!

macafee2 · 16th May 2016, 11:47

do not get por 15 on the paint tin lid and then close the lid. once the paint drys you will not be able to remove the lid. I have seen it raved about on another forum and it is now the paint I use. point to note, dont use it where it is suject to constant sun light. apparently it doe not like it.

it is also recommended that you user marine clean and metal prep and ready before using por 15

macafee2

breakfastinsmethwick · 16th May 2016, 17:47

The apprentice can testify to the skin adherence properties of this coating. I mistook him for a collie the other day.

scorpio · 17th May 2016, 11:48

Hi

I have been using a new product that seems to be as good as por15 but a lot cheaper have a look at buzzweld/

16th May 2016, 09:56	#1
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	Anyone used POR-15 ? I am thinking of using the POR-15 paint system on some chassis/suspension parts, as an alternative to Hammerite. Has anyone here used it- did you brush it on or spray ? Any comments will be much appreciated. Pete

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FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	I've used it a lot, on various classics, and it's an excellent paint system. Very dear for the quantity that you get, and if you get it on your skin, it will take DAYS to come off! Soaks through your clothes, too, so make sure you wear plenty of layers. I just brushed it on, and it gave a lovely finish. If it is used on parts where they catch the sun, it goes dull quickly. However, on the underside, it's terrific! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

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scorpio Loves to post 75 Tourer zircon silver Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 270 Thanks: 47 Thanked 32 Times in 27 Posts	Hi I have been using a new product that seems to be as good as por15 but a lot cheaper have a look at buzzweld/ __________________ Peter Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur CDT Auto Zircon Silver

16th May 2016, 10:25	#3
Richcl Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 172 Thanks: 3 Thanked 31 Times in 26 Posts	I used it on my old Ford when I restored it ten years ago, although the car doesn't go out in the winter the covering is still good, hasn't peeled or cracked. I used it on all the suspension parts and underside of the vehicle. Good stuff When I rebuild the rear suspension on the ZT I'll be using the same to protect that, hopefully be good for another 10 years as well!

16th May 2016, 11:41	#4
Alanbp Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Auto Diesel Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I used it last year to treat the underside of a Peugeot 206 and also the axle of my trailer that had been rebuilt by the local blacksmith. Funnily enough I noticed that the rust was appearing again on both vehicles so its not indestructible. Certainly better than Hammerite which I find only protects for so long on cars with the hostile spray of grit and salt etc. It is nasty stuff to get off your skin. It literally "stains" your skin, so rubber gloves are a must!

16th May 2016, 11:47	#5
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	do not get por 15 on the paint tin lid and then close the lid. once the paint drys you will not be able to remove the lid. I have seen it raved about on another forum and it is now the paint I use. point to note, dont use it where it is suject to constant sun light. apparently it doe not like it. it is also recommended that you user marine clean and metal prep and ready before using por 15 macafee2

16th May 2016, 17:47	#6
breakfastinsmethwick Gets stuck in Maintainer of sons ZT M47r Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 624 Thanks: 609 Thanked 124 Times in 100 Posts	The apprentice can testify to the skin adherence properties of this coating. I mistook him for a collie the other day.