Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 13+: 60 results shown for Por-15.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - George
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:50:55 -0500
  ...Has a bit of rust at lower corners (POR 15 coated). I'm at nearly the same latitude, if that helps - Chicago suburb. Off...
• Re: NO spark 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 May 2003 05:49:50 EDT
  ...Cleaned & POR-15ed the ignition coil, ignition coil bracket and relay box bracket also while I was in there. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• using JB WELD to fix small rust pinholes Re: windshield rust repair cost
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:48:10 EST
  ...JB Weld and sanded it all down and painted it w/ POR 15 (roger sizzlers favorite) and it held up great chris roger, do...
• sliding door panel removal
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 13:55:17 -0500
  ...I intend to remove the inner panel, use some naval jelly and some POR-15 to seal it on the interior. I also have...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:09:53 -0400
  ...drip of salty water on it till it rusts a hole. POR 15, Undercoating and Stainless Steel. Rubber Steering hoses and nickel alloy brake...
• Getting my Westy ready for "Earl"
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 12:46:03 -0400
  ...For the seam rust I have already obtained "Por-15" materials, including their seam filler but I need a GOOD primer. Any recommendations? 5...
• Re: Coolant pipe pics. Opinions needed!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:52:53 -0800
  ...re worth saving, I might even go crazy and order some POR-15 to play with! Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Duane Fahey
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 16:07:19 -0400
  ...In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for issues >>like Por-15 and whatever else applies. >> >>Start from scratch, put it...
• First 3K on the New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sun, 23 May 2010 12:14:45 -0700
  ...Also, I talked to the folks at POR 15 after preparing the cabin for some anti-rust sealing work only to discover that I...
• Re: stripping the undercarriage
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 95 16:13:28 EDT
  ...Following up with POR-15, rust converter or whatever then re undercoating with a rubber based or wax based products should stop that pesky...
• Re: Fuel problem...still...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:01:01 EDT
  ...Highly recommend POR-15ing the new tank before installing and checking above the tank for any rust damage that needs attention while the tank...
• Re: [vanagon] Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 12:33:51 -0500
  ...2) cutting out the seam sealer, sandblasting down to bare metal, applying a rust-converting primer (POR-15 like stuff), applying and sanding high...
• Re: so glad to have vw friends....i have a few ?s for the pros........yes you
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 8 May 2008 14:36:43 -0400
  ...If you don't want to replace the panels then Google yourself information on using fiberglass and POR-15. Thanks, Bryan
• Re: Westy Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:58:17 -0700
  ...joints, > rebuilt tranny, Suby engine, front heater blower, ignition switch, seams > POR 15'nd and seam sealed etc, OK I'll stop now, there...
• Re: Vanagon autobody question
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:21:26 -0700
  ...I think there are quite a few good rust products like the Por-15 camp that offer "liquid" converters that would work into seams...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 10:10:28 -0400
  ...I had already sanded and repainted it 10 years ago, but I >> didn't have POR-15 at my disposal then. So the real...
• Re: new member--85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 21:50:08 -0400
  ...I pulled the kitchen out of my '85 westie this spring, and used POR-15 and fiberglass to seal it up. I'm not...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:24:31 -0700
  ...I refurbish old tanks and make them better than new, completely sandblasted, tested and coated with POR-15 they will outlast your van. I...
• Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:58:04 -0700
  ...Wire brushing and POR 15 treatment every few years has slowed down the rust for me, but it keeps coming back. Like Neil I...
• Re: tools needed to: (?) fix the rust, or find a new body?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:11:16 -0400
  ...then again this is the first time I've used that POR-15 stuff. My rust came back after about 5 years. This is...
• Input shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 19:11:46 -0400
  ...also sandblasted and POR-15 all replated parts before install. looks very nice. finally got the motor swap on the 85 westi taken care...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:05:17 -0500
  ...The thread on POR-15 has got me thinking about >this plan (stupid now that it's winter here - never seem to get around...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:21:42 -0700
  ...the rust that was >> behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old >> insulation. So >> now it's time to...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:14:52 +0000
  ...I'm doing the bottom rails including the jack points and trailing arm bolts in Por-15 with a flat black topcoat. If anyone...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:44:31 -0500
  ...upgrade 80/100 watt lights. > Tire balance and front end alignment > Por 15 the battery box > Touch up a couple of rusty spots where...
• past weekend's vanagonry
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:33:15 -0400
  ...Before I reinstall the tank, I'm going to wire-brush and POR-15 any spots above the tank area. Should be very minimal...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:57:31 -0500
  ...sure it's not perforated, > and plan to clean up and POR-15 the whole thing. > > Allan > > > > -- > roger w > There are two kinds of...
• Re: Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 23:44:04 -0500
  ...fuel filter and gas tank questions Order yourself a POR-15 gas tank kit http://por15store.com/ and use this site to do the...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 May 2005 07:22:10 -0700
  ...Any rust >spots should be POR-15ed or similar while the window is out. > > Therefore, my window frame spiffing efforts must focus on methods...
• Re: Cockpit Carpet, Westfalia, 1990
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 05:00:35 +0000
  ...sand off surface rust, apply POR 15, spray on a little Dupli-color. between now and then, you can contemplate sound and heat insulation...
• Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:54:06 EDT
  ...If its kind of level still, take the > whole thing out and clean it up and POR 15, and Rustoleum paint it, put new...
• FS: 83.5 Westy: Norfolk, Va.
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 00:49:21 -0400
  ...Included in the sale are both a Bentley and a Haynes plus a POR-15 kit I bought for the minor seam rust. If...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:26:17 -0500
  ...on every single surface. However, this is not an ideal world. POR 15 is great, and durable, but REALLY particular as to how it...
• FS: 83.5 Westy: Norfolk, Va
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 11:28:54 -0400
  ...Included in the sale are both a Bentley and a Haynes plus a POR-15 kit I bought for the minor seam rust. If...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:33:31 -0400
  ...drip of salty water on it till it rusts a hole. > > POR 15, Undercoating and Stainless Steel. Rubber Steering hoses and nickel > alloy brake...
• Re: Rust Demons
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:45:45 -0400
  ...Apply a few coats of Por-15 followed by a few coats of Por TieCoat. Fill, feather, prime and finish. This usually buys a...
• Re: Buddy Wants a Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:00:39 -0700
  ...And maybe, after cleaning out the seams from the rust, put POR 15 on them, twice, to end the rusting from the inside out...
• Wanted 83.5 to 85 Vanagon in SE michigan
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:29:36 -0400
  ...be replaced was, and all items sand blasted and painted with Por-15. It Runs perfect with no leaks and I refuse to just...
• Re: Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:48:43 -0800
  ...Then I >> spent the pretty much the rest of the week scraping, prepping and POR-15ing >> the >> space and components behind the fuel tank...
• Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:55:08 -0700
  ...then if good, have it �sandblasted then > put two coats of POR-15 on it, re-install your valves and you �will be good...
• Re: Westy propane tank repair advice needed � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:10:44 EDT
  ...Now remove all valves and plug the holes, sandblast it and the skid plate and apply a good coat of POR-15 following the...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:23:07 -0500
  ...taking the brakes apart anyway, I want to clean up and POR-15 the backing plates... I've got one brake apart, and now...
• Re: [vanagon] Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 15:34:54 -0500
  ...2) cutting out the seam >sealer, sandblasting down to bare metal, applying a rust- converting primer >(POR-15 like stuff), applying and sanding high...
• Re: Rust hole through the floor - how do I best repair?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:39:10 -0500
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > I have done this repair all to many times - new metal, POR-15 and > stainless steel...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 May 2005 06:31:48 EDT
  ...Any rust spots should be POR-15ed or similar while the window is out. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:44:51 -0700
  ...the rust that was >>> behind the fridge and coated it with POR 15 and replaced the old >>> insulation. So >>> now it's time to...
• 88GL for sale, absolutely rust free
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:47:51 -0800
  ...front pads & rotors and back shoes (turned drums and painted > black por-15) > New clutch, flywheel was ground down as well > New upper ball...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 16:46:29 -0500
  ...them @ $15 each, and 4 mounting grommets $6 each X4), and por- > > 15 to make it look cool? My penny jar will still have...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:19:01 -0600
  ...upgrade 80/100 watt lights. >> Tire balance and front end alignment >> Por 15 the battery box >> Touch up a couple of rusty spots where...
• Re: carpet alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:07:32 -0700
  ...apply POR 15 to the sheet metal where it is needed > 2. Apply Fatmat sound deadening material to the floor, keeping well away > from...
• Re: Floor Seam Repair
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:23:17 -0700
  ...almost 2 years ago, I sand blasted all my rusted seams, carved out the old seam sealer, and applied multiple coats of POR-15...
• Re: East Coast Salt
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 20:47:40 -0400
  ...winter. You can also attempt to seal the gaps and holes. POR-15, oil and wax are used. Only time will tell if you...
• Re: POR15 pictures of parts/ go with por20!!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:49:41 -0800
  ...the flange at the far left.I think they > will interchange. POR 15 clear and then POR15 Sterling Silver. > > The thremistat housingis from a...
• Re: Floorpan rust
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 22:32:19 -0700
  ...It looks like I'm in for many long evenings with a Dremel and POR-15, and some sort of body filler. Any recommendations...
• Gas Tank Restore
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:05:40 -0500
  ...A fellow list member suggested the POR-15 sealer kit and the how-to instructions found at http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelTankRestoration.html...
• Tribulations of the anti-Hoover: day 2
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 23:03:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The rest of this warm and bright day would be spent outside, applying POR-15 to the newly uncovered rust areas in the engine...
• Re: Coolant pipe pics. Opinions needed!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:04:30 -0800
  ...re worth saving, I might even go crazy and order some POR-15 to > play > with! > > > Thanks! > > > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia...
• Check for rust while fridge is out! (PICS)-Southern Rustbelt Reintarnation
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:07:42 EDT
  ...I'm Getting ready to start this project with wire brushes, POR 15, Bondo or sheet metal as the situation dictates (please no threads...
• Re: 82 Westy Restoration, Week 1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:29:08 -0500
  ...No welding was done, all repair work done using new metal and POR-15. This van is still owned by Bob and I service...
• Re: Water, dirt and rust in gas
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 31 May 2003 15:07:45 -0700
  ...what i did using a gas tank sealer kit from the POR-15 guys. it takes a few days for the stuff to dry...