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  • Re: POR-15????
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 06:44:19 EST
    ...Using other cleaners and etching compounds may not work, then you will be unsatisfied and blame it on the POR-15. I can tell...
  • POR 15 in the seems
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:11:29 -0800
    So I've been working diligently to clear paint from the floor in Zeno in preparation for the arrival and application of POR 15...
  • put goo on gaskets or not?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 2 Jan 2005 16:38:34 -0500
    ...painted all the tubes and brackets black por 15 and the silver por 15 all the aluminum pcs. now the aluminum a/c , power...
  • Re: Windshield Frame Rust
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:47:26 EDT
    ...If the oxidation process can find a way to get in-between the POR-15 and the metal it will push the POR-15...
  • POR 15 on Vanagon parts #1
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:53:48 -0800
    POR 15 on Vanagon parts #1 Here is a batch of parts I just prepared. They will go on ebay in a couple of...
  • Boeshield T9 vs POR-15 Rust Prevention
    Historical mailing list - karen d
    Wed, 29 Sep 2004 17:21:00 -0700
    Has anyone used both and which is better? I see Bus Depot sells POR-15. I have rust at the side seam on 84...
  • Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:10:31 -0400
    If you have ever used POR 15, you know that you can apply it with a brush and not see brush markes. Now, POR...
  • Re: Alternative for Por 15
    Historical mailing list - Wade Yorke
    Thu, 2 Sep 2004 22:50:54 -0300
    I am using Rust Bullet which is tested out as a superior product than Por 15 and is much easier to use. Time will...
  • Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:43:45 -0800
    ...The POR-15 instructions are very clear that the etcher must be used BEFORE using the POR-15 paint. I don't think the...
  • Re: long term report on POR-15
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:48:00 -0700
    --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > folks, while POR-15 epoxy paint is a good product, > its not impervious > forever.. > about 5-6 years ago i...
  • Re: por 15
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:31:39 -0400
    > The rust protection for POR-15 is not affected by the sun. > But the sun will change its appearance cosmetically from a > glossy black...
  • Re: POR-15????
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 09:10:34 -0500
    ...I am about to tackle some body work and wanted to try POR-15.. I have > > been to every paint store and every auto...
  • Re: Boeshield T9 vs POR-15 Rust Prevention
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:56:56 EDT
    ...You can sand, prime, treat, POR-15, paint, whatever all you want on the surface - as long as the crack isnt sealed from behind...
  • Re: POR 15 in the seems
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:22:11 -0500
    ...POR 15 in the seems So I've been working diligently to clear paint from the floor in Zeno in preparation for the arrival...
  • Re: POR-15 rust prevention
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 30 Mar 2001 08:34:03 -0500
    Rust book author / ski house friend responds on POR-15 >X-Sender: wardhill/pop.rcn.com@pop3.norton.antivirus >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora...
  • POR 15 on Vanagon parts #3
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:06:08 -0800
    POR 15 on Vanagon parts #3 Hello again. I will put most of these on ebay very soon,with discriptions. If anyone is interested...
  • Re: por-15
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 6 Oct 2000 05:41:10 EDT
    In a message dated 10/5/00 10:13:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > por-15 > I have used...
  • Por-15 Discovery
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:33:14 -0400
    So I was doing some rust busting with black Por-15. You know how that stuff seems to end up on YOU in places...
  • Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:09:29 -0800
    I got oxysolv on line at http://www.oxisolv.com/ Get the "Oxisolv Rust remover+Degreaser" Its the Same stuff as "POR-15 Metal...
  • POR-15 Vendor ?
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:14:47 -0800
    ...Can anyone reccomend a good vendor to purchase the POR-15 fuel tank products from or is it just as well to order direct...
  • Joel made an attempt, but this one didn't _quite_ make it to the list, so
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 12 Sep 1994 17:29:32 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Some POR-15 Info Due to the recent thread in the VINTAGVW mailing list, I took a field trip today to POR-15, Inc...
  • Re: POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 23:39:57 +0100
    ...this is great information! I ran across an article online which describes the things to watchout for when using POR-15, as well as...
  • Re: Seam rust?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:54:13 -0700
    ...All of the so-called rust preventive paints on the market (except POR-15) are weakened by exposure to moisture. POR-15 is strengthened...
  • Re: What thinner to use with POR 15
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 10:45:13 -0400
    ...know what type of thinner I am suppose to use with POR 15? > If I don't need it to spray, what kind of...
  • Re: POR 15 on Vanagon parts #1
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:07:56 -0500
    ...On Nov 20, 2006, at 2:53 PM, Roger Sisler wrote: POR 15 on Vanagon parts #1 Here is a batch of parts I...
  • Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:49:35 -0800
    My local Wesco Auto Body supply & NAPA carry quarts of POR-15 as an in-stock item. Maybe a few bucks more, but always...
  • Re: POR-15
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:01:58 +0100
    ...POR-15 > Hi, > > While we're on the subject of POR-15, has anyone tried > the exhaust coating? Hi-Temp version of POR-15...
  • Re: POR-15 and seams
    Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
    Mon, 4 Apr 2005 08:34:29 -0700
    ...If you are serious about using POR-15, take the time to call and let them know how you plan to use their products...
  • POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 14:15:53 -0800
    At 10:32 PM +0100 3/5/02, Robert Steven Fish wrote: >Take a look at POR-15 and you will see that this...
  • Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:47:56 -0400
    I mentioned this problem in a previous post about POR 15. In my experience it does not do well in direct sun. The spots...
  • Re: Anyone try THIS stuff on their LP Tank?
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 19:27:39 -0400
    > If it sticks to POR-15, it may be the perfect undercoating... Why not just POR-15? That stuff is great. I did my...
  • Re: Windshield Frame Rust
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:27:05 -0400
    ...If the oxidation > process can find a way to get in-between the POR-15 and the metal it will > push the POR-15...
  • Re: New HEY!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Sep 94 15:05:23 PDT
    ...Seriously, I just got my POR-15 starter's kit. > >Now to find a weekend that's not sunny (I'm in SoCal). > > > I...
  • Re: POR-15????
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:54:39 -0500
    ...2003 10:34 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: POR-15???? What do people suggest for cleaning before using this stuff? Will...
  • Re: Seam rust?
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 19:17:24 -0400
    ...All of the so-called rust preventive > paints on the market (except POR-15) are weakened by exposure to moisture. > POR-15 is strengthened...
  • Re: Autobodystore.com link
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 08:33:30 EST
    ...Some very interesting stuff here, especially on the message board,about isocyanates, which POR 15 contains. I know a lot of folks use this...
  • Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:08:24 -0400
    I have used POR 15 with great success and even my local body shop suggests it. They do however recommend skipping the POR and...
  • Re: POR 15
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 1 Mar 2005 18:28:29 -0800
    On 1 Mar 2005 at 11:50, JordanVw@AOL.COM <JordanVw@AOL.COM> wrote: > a word on POR-15.. its good (expensive) stuff, but...
  • Re: Kool Patch
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:35:01 -0500
    ...The POR 15 that I know and have used for years only works on rusted metal-perfect for the underside of most VW buses...
  • Re: POR 15 in the seems
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:33:54 -0800
    ...POR 15 in the seems > > So I've been working diligently to clear paint from the floor in Zeno in > preparation for the arrival...
  • Re: First 3K on the New Engine - NOW POR-15 conversation
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 24 May 2010 06:44:09 EDT
    ...Well, OK now, I just had this happen here also ! The interesting part of this is that POR-15 can bond clean metal in...
  • POR-15
    Historical mailing list - Everett Barnes
    Mon, 30 Jun 1997 11:02:47 -0700
    ...give me the phone number/address for the company that produces POR-15? I would like to order their catalog. Thank you, Everett Barnes...
  • Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 out there?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
    Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:16:35 -0500
    ...Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there?? > > ZINC. > > http://www.benplace.com/alain87.htm > > Ben What kind of zinc and why is...
  • Re: POR 15 in the seems
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:36:30 -0800
    ...POR 15 in the seems So I've been working diligently to clear paint from the floor in Zeno in preparation for the arrival...
  • VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:25:44 -0800
    ...Im experimenting with POR-15 rust treatment paint Ive got rusted areas sand blasted and coated with this stuff and im still sceptical! Anyone...
  • Re: Coleman DuraCat heater
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:28:53 EST
    ...it ( it was NOT the POR 15 I was smelling, I know all too well what POR 15 smells like!) I used it again...
  • Ever use POR-15 paint?
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:54:50 -0800
    Ive just dremeled out a couple rusty seams and applied 3 coats of POR-15 paint. It dries hard and shiny. Problem is how...
  • Re: POR-15????
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 21:19:43 -0500
    ...I am about to tackle some body work and wanted to try > POR-15.. I have been to every paint store and every auto...
  • Rustproofing from the inside out Por-15 vs. Krown (and other rustproofers)
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:30:05 -0400
    ...While I could (with obviously considerable effort) also take the side panels down to bare metal and Por-15 them I am worried about...
  • Save That exhaust! try POR-15
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Oct 1996 22:41:40 -0400
    A few Weeks ago I painted my exhaust using POR-15 black exhaust paint. After over 1000 miles of highway and rummaging through the...
  • Re: POR 15 on Vanagon parts #1
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:18:58 -0800
    ...Is that stuff from a rattle can or are you shooting your own? On 11/20/06, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > > POR...
  • Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Sun, 2 Jan 2005 22:59:24 +0000
    ...painted all the >tubes and brackets >black por 15 and the silver por 15 all the aluminum pcs. now the aluminum >a/c , power...
  • Re: POR-15????
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 06:33:17 EST
    ...I am about to tackle some body work and wanted to try POR-15.. I = > have been to every paint store and every auto...
  • Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:15:07 -0500
    ...I've never tried POR-15 because of the additional prep work and lack of UV resistance. Larry A. On Mon, Jun 30, 2008...
  • Re: POR-15 vs Corroless
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
    Thu, 10 Jul 2003 12:43:59 -0400
    ...I see that there are 2 good/popular ways to treat the repair of a rusty panel -- POR-15 and Corroless. I've heard...
  • Re: VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 20:15:56 -0700
    ...VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint > Are you referring to baby sh*t yellow? > > Karl Wolz > also in Phoenix > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Patrick...
  • Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:32:01 EDT
    ...Inquiring minds wanna know Well.......I have been using POR-15 for over 20 years and have experienced the problems your having BUT they...
  • Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
    Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
    Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:07:51 -0400
    ...Now, I am RUST MORT and POR 15 crazy. You gotta hold me down. Your can prime over it and paint. You can put...
  • Re: POR-15????
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:26:41 -0600
    ...2003 10:34 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: POR-15???? > >What do people suggest for cleaning before using this stuff? Will...
  • Anyone wearing a POR-15 diaper?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:55:50 -0400
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