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• Re: Fridge, Transmission Drain Plug & Calendar of Events
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:49:22 -0700
  ...I just did this on mine on the weekend, and treated everything with POR-15. The through floor fittings for water & propane are also...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:40:16 -0500
  ...In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for issues > >>like Por-15 and whatever else applies. > >> > >>Start from scratch, put it...
• Memorial weekend repair report
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 29 May 2012 10:44:49 -0500
  ...The rust was cleaned up and treated with POR-15. I didn't bother to topcoat any of it because it'll be hidden...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 16:31:55 -0400
  ...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: Propane Tank Clean Up
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 17:27:54 +0000
  ...Rather than sandblasting, I wirebrushed it and used POR-15. Either method should work. The inside of my tank had a fair bit of...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Oct 2015 17:46:31 -0400
  ...plan was to remove all the fittings, refinish the tank with POR-15 > and fresh white paint, replace the regulator, shut off valve, and...
• Re: Exhaust wrpap was Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 23:28:13 -0600
  > developtrust wrote: > >> >> >> I also decided NOT to do half Lilly or full Lilly upgrades. When you add up >> the cost of upgrades for a...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:10:41 -0800
  ...sure it's not perforated, >>and plan to clean up and POR-15 the whole thing. >> >>Allan >> >> >> >>-- >>roger w >>There are two kinds of...
• FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:17:53 -0400
  ...Removed all the glass and correctly fixed rust in the window frames and the seams with POR 15. Sanded, primed and repainted with Krylon...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:22:34 -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: Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:53:57 EDT
  ...good so it was tight then cleaned up the mess and POR-15ed the lever. If peening is not working a MIG welder is...
• FS: 83.5 Westy: Norfolk, Va $1000
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 21:05:35 -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: The price of living on the East Coast (restorations)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 20:52:40 -0500
  ...I asked him about what I can do to assist in the meantime and he mentioned putting POR-15 into the doors. Thought the...
• Re: yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:59:31 -0500
  ...After that ,the heat is a liability(hot interior of van).Maybe that por 15 paint for exhaust manifolds will keep the rust from...
• Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:02:42 -0600
  ...Patched metal, taped wires, jumped connections, POR-15�d spots, and stripped non-metric bolts point to both care and neglect. Most often I...
• Re: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 7 May 2007 13:45:22 -0400
  ...this keeps the lid from glueing itself to the can and keeps the por 15 from drying out in the can. i am not...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Mar 2004 (#2004-199)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 19:42:59 +1030
  ...Undercoating!!! > > Por-15 rocks... that stuff kills any other rust prevention/treatment i > have found out there.. > it's more expensive.. but used according...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:19:23 -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...
• I fix vanagon seam rust day in day out
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:50:15 -0800
  ...But all the others are cut out, treated then POR 15 sealed. After that new seam sealer goes in there, then repainted. Most of...
• Updated with location: FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500 Hickory, NC
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:45:16 -0400
  ...Removed all the glass and correctly fixed rust in the window frames and the seams with POR 15. Sanded, primed and repainted with Krylon...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:47:06 -0700
  ...My > > plan was to remove all the fittings, refinish the tank with POR-15 and > > fresh white paint, replace the regulator, shut off valve...
• Re: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 7 May 2007 09:04:15 -0700
  ...Only caveat I have with POR 15 is that Bondo will not stick well to it, so on exterior, visible rust in the paint...
• Re: FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:24:39 -0500
  ...Removed > all the glass and correctly fixed rust in the window frames and the seams > with POR 15. Sanded, primed and repainted with Krylon...
• Re: FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:27:51 -0700
  ...Removed > all the glass and correctly fixed rust in the window frames and the seams > with POR 15. Sanded, primed and repainted with Krylon...
• Re: Coolant pipe pics. Opinions needed!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:44:19 -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: How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners) '87 Wolfsburg GL
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:09:37 -0500
  ...I am going to do some grinding, and POR-15 work on the > lower edge, and would really like to do this on the...
• Re: Propane tank rust - how much is too much?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:32:02 -0600
  ...I prefer POR-15 with a white top coat of beige rocker guard then a coat or two of white enamel. > On Jan 30...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 13:32:50 -0700
  ...In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for issues > >>like Por-15 and whatever else applies. > >> > >>Start from scratch, put it...
• Re: How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners) '87 Wolfsburg GL
  Historical mailing list - Josh Saylor
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:35:10 -0700
  ...I am going to do some grinding, and POR-15 work on the > lower edge, and would really like to do this on the...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Fredericks
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:32:59 -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...
• Re: Painting the exhaust - High Temp - POR??
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 1 May 2013 10:18:21 -0700
  ...like it fits the bill but POR says to use regular > POR-15 (as long as the parts don't exceed 450�). I think...
• Re: dent removal ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 13:12:55 +0100
  ...either way, you can also drill holes, if you have a good rust killing preparation like the POR-15 system, and try just about...
• Re: JB Weld question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 12:52:36 -0800
  ...If welding is out then try POR-15s Firseal 2000, it will take the heat! Cheers, Dave :) Syncro Westy Zetec John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER...
• Re: A 2009 Heads Up
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:32:40 -0800
  ...Engine painted with silver POR 15, and the parts on the engine black or silver as needed. It is something I recommend to aleviate...
• Zoltan says
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:45:02 -0800
  ...the rear window washer and the outsides of those places with > POR 15 and anywhere where applicable. That car took me over six months...
• Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 22:04:30 +0000
  ...If its kind of level still, take >the > > whole thing out and clean it up and POR 15, and Rustoleum paint it, put >new...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:59:37 -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: Getting my Westy ready for "Earl"
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:19:03 -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: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:41:09 -0600
  ...seam rust (not sure the best way to go about this, POR-15?) Tighten 12v outlet (mine is loose) Check wiper shafts Washer jet...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:16:12 EDT
  ...etc., SHOULD ALL be cleaned, wire brushed, sandblasted, then coated with POR-15 ! I do this on all quality engine rebuild jobs. Then you...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:05:26 -0400
  ...pretty clean (just a small halo of rust around each hole). POR-15 and touch-up paint was enough on that side. FWIW, The...
• Re: B-Quiet application in progress
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:14:02 -0700
  ...You could > probably skip the > paint strip and POR-15 steps if you stay off the > floor. > > The reasoning behind soundproofing is to decrease...
• Re: Debate on Repainting
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:20:48 -0400
  ...any rust in the seams? if so this would be a good time to get in there with some por-15 to help keep...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...I painted mine with POR-15. When you're ready to re-assemble the whole mess, pack the tube that the long bolt goes...
• Re: Painting the exhaust - High Temp - POR??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 1 May 2013 15:10:21 -0700
  ...like it fits the bill but POR says to use regular >> POR-15 (as long as the parts don't exceed 450�). I think...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:26:44 -0800
  ...Patched metal, taped wires, jumped connections, POR-15�d spots, and stripped non-metric bolts point to both care and neglect. Most often I...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 10:44:29 -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: Zoltan says
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:55:22 -0800
  ...the rear window washer and the outsides of those places with >> POR 15 and anywhere where applicable. That car took me over six months...
• Re: A 2009 Heads Up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 18:29:19 -0600
  ...the rear window washer and the outsides of those places with > POR 15 and anywhere where applicable. That car took me over six > months...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:22:07 -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: Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:05:51 -0400
  ...You could probably skip the paint strip and POR-15 steps if you stay off the floor. The reasoning behind soundproofing is to decrease...
• Re: Gas Tank Restore
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:46:12 -0700
  ...A fellow list member suggested the POR-15 sealer kit and the how-to instructions found at http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelTankRestoration.html...
• Re: Painting the exhaust - High Temp - POR??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 1 May 2013 17:27:53 +0000
  ...like it fits the bill but POR says to use regular > POR-15 (as long as the parts don't exceed 450°). I think...
• Re: rejuvenating the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:10:22 -0700
  ...Some people say coat with POR-15, some say proper primer then rust paint ok, or in your case, powder coat. Make sure you...
• Re: Fricking headliner panel installation - 60 bus!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 13:06:36 PDT
  ...About the POR-15, too busy messing with other stuff. My third car needs it bad, though. I shouldn't neglect it much longer...
• Various reportings
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:15:48 -0500
  ...Using POR-15's floorpan repair kit, I cleaned and treated the whole thing. Then I top coated with a color matched can of...
• Re: rejuvenating the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:02:33 -0700
  ...Using a power tool with a wire wheel on it, I blow off all the rust, then paint TWO coats of POR 15 on...
• Observation's of "The list"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 22:09:08 -0500
  ...Have you ever tried POR 15? "paint over rust" It works great. In the bodyshop of the GM dealer I work at we use...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:43:29 -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: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:13:38 -0800
  ...I painted mine with POR-15. > > When you're ready to re-assemble the whole mess, pack the tube that > the long bolt goes...