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Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:44:05 -0700
...Painting Fiberglass bumpers I agree re the POR 15 use. A decent Mastic compound to coat the fiberglass following by a decent, protective coat...
Re: All of this talk about seam rust
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:01:05 -0800
...I’ve seen folks dig it out and paint the whole mess with POR-15, giving an interesting black accent though. Stuart From: Scott...
Re: major fuel leak
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:12:42 -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...
Re: Getting my Westy ready for "Earl"
Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:19:08 -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: My 85 westy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:35:40 EDT
...If the tank has no leaks it can be removed, emptied, fittings removed and holes plugged and sandblasted then repainted with _POR-15_ (http...
Re: daily driver Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:18:16 -0700
...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: B-Quiet application in progress
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:59:23 -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: 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:04:59 +0000
...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: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:00:03 -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: The price of living on the East Coast (restorations)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:15:30 -0500
...can do to assist in the meantime and he > mentioned putting POR-15 into the doors. Thought the rest of you would > be amused...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:47:50 -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: daily driver Vanagons
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:11:26 -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...
Hello All, I am back after my fiery blaze.. Have some questions...
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:35:21 -0500
...The rust I figured I would attack myself with a grinding wheel/wire brush wheel, and some POR-15, then have it repainted. I...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:44:16 -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: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:49:18 -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: Is there a market for my VanaJetta Westy?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:47:53 -0700
...Except for the rad fan, and refurbished 3 coats of POR-15 > long steel pipes (in great shape btw) the cooling system, including > the...
Painting Your Westy Poptop
Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 17:42:19 -0800
...After scrubbing the top with Marine Clean (Por 15's cleaner) and rinsing with a high pressure nozzle at a self-serve car wash...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:18:40 -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: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -0700
...If you find good used pipes, and can afford it, POR-15 them. I refurbed mine with POR starter kit. Gave me about 3...
Re: daily driver Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:52:12 -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: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:09:32 +0000
...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: Gas Tank Restore
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:31:49 -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...
Re: daily driver Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:12:10 -0500
...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: [vanagon] Windshield Removal tips
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 9 Oct 2012 19:35:03 -0700
...up" the frame area for minor rust with a wheel and POR-15 > with at least 1 night in between for proper drying. > > Any...
Re: Rust Rot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 14:08:33 -0700
...there are paints like POR 15 ......which stands for 'paint over rust ' ............those stick like mad, and treat the metal - overkill almost, but awesome...
Re: Restoration Shopping List
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 1 Mar 2016 08:00:09 -0500
...rivets will break in the process of removing the old seals. POR-15 is the product of choice here. The rear licence plate electrical...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -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: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:32:01 -0400
...And if you > want to paint it POR 15 also, it will take longer, but its worth it. > You really only need the basic...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:13:46 -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...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:06:18 -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...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:26:50 -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: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:10:30 -0500
...I sandblasted the inside seams and put POR-15 on top. I also cut out and sandblasted a few problematic seams on the outside...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:16:47 -0500
...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: Rust Rot
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 09:06:36 -0700
...then finally.......paint with whatever you want. > > there are paints like POR 15 ......which stands for 'paint over rust ' > ............those stick like mad, and...
Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:36:45 -0700
...3 coats of POR-15 and they're new!) and the fan/shroud. Engine runs within temp just fine. In fact, changing to the...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:50:41 -0400
...And if you > want to paint it POR 15 also, it will take longer, but its worth it. > You really only need the basic...
Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:10:25 -0700
...Not much, but enough. > I sandblasted the inside seams and put POR-15 on top. I also cut out and > sandblasted a few problematic...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:34:29 -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: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:57:11 -0500
...Patched metal, taped wires, jumped > connections, POR-15�d spots, and stripped non-metric bolts point to both > care and neglect. Most often I...
Living with TIICo (long)
Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 07:54:02 -0400
...Another day to clean everything up, and POR-15 the rust I found behind the air intake baffle (open the area behind the passenger...
Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:41:23 -0500
...I sandblasted the inside seams and put POR-15 on top. I also cut out and sandblasted a few problematic seams on the outside...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:32:26 -0700
...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: Seem rust restoration, etc
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:33:05 -0500
...Not much, but enough. > > I sandblasted the inside seams and put POR-15 on top. I also cut out and > > sandblasted a few problematic...
Re: [vanagon] Windshield Removal tips
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:21:21 -0700
...up" >> the frame area for minor rust with a wheel and POR-15 with at least 1 night >> in between for proper drying. >> >> Any...
Re: POR-15 and seams
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:27:30 EDT
...just about > done with fiberglass and Bondo! > > Brian > '84 Westy project > POR 15 or not you'll be wasting your time if you dont...
Re: gas filler neck leak
Historical mailing list - dr
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:36:28 -0400
...I painted all the metal parts of the filler neck with por-15. Been expermenting with that product. Good to know autozone has something...
Re: Rust Rot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 11:42:52 -0700
...then finally.......paint with whatever you want. >> >> there are paints like POR 15 ......which stands for 'paint over rust ' >> ............those stick like mad, and...
Re: 90 westy price
Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
Sat, 19 Aug 2000 09:45:25 -0700
...on hoses, or was that an > exaggeration? > From what I read, POR-15 seems to be perfect fro the > rusted propane tanks. > TIA > > -----Original...
Re: On the topic of Battery explosion/voltage reg Batt & Charging Discussion by SDF
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:05:58 -0700
...The plastic of the battery fell apart at >> places. >> Today, I was cleaning the whole thing up, POR 15, bedliner spray, cleaning >> ground, fitting...
FW: bucking in parking lots, motor revs up and dowm
Historical mailing list - dj
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:56:49 -0800
...Fix backup lights repair screen for pop-top repair surface rust with POR-15 and touch up paint. I heard rust is a big...
Selling 83.5 Westy Norfolk Virginia
Historical mailing list - Joe
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:20:58 -0500
...I have a Por-15 kit to take care of that but have not been able to do it. I have no idea what...
Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:18:50 EDT
...Do not sandblast, do not POR-15 (it won't last 10 minutes), do not ceramic coat (might as well spend your money on...
Re: Selling 83.5 Westy Norfolk Virginia
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 07:45:06 -0500
...I have a Por-15 kit to take care of that but have not been able to do it. I have no idea what...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:56:14 -0700
...And if you >>> want to paint it POR 15 also, it will take longer, but its worth it. >>> You really only need the basic...
Re: Small Rust Areas.
Historical mailing list - Jim
Tue, 4 Jun 2013 18:01:47 -0400
...I was thinking of using my Dremel as you mention to get rid of the rust and then filling with Por 15 patching stuff...
Re: gas filler neck leak
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:52:54 -0400
...I painted all the metal parts of the filler neck with por-15. Been expermenting with that product. Good to know autozone has something...
Re: Small Rust Areas.
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:34:58 +0000
...mention to get rid of the rust and then filling with Por 15 patching stuff. Its a two part rope where you cut off...
Re: Small Rust Areas.
Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:34:21 +1000
...I was thinking of using my Dremel as you mention to get rid of the rust and then filling with Por 15 patching stuff...
Re: Small Rust Areas.
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 02:12:35 +0000
...mention to get rid of the rust and then filling with Por 15 patching > stuff. Its a two part rope where you cut off...
Re: Painting Van
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 19:38:12 EST
...of rust inhibitor of which there are many to choose from. POR-15, epoxy primer, rust primer etc.,etc.,etc. I seem to have...