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Re: POR-15
Historical mailing list - Chris brown
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:25:02 EST
While I've had excellent results over the years with POR-15 itself, the two Restomotive products I have been somewhat disappointed by were...
Re: POR-15????
Historical mailing list - David Robertson
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 05:43:59 -0500
...i ordered it direct from the manufacturer - POR 15 >in Morristown, NJ. >they sell to the general public, and ship anywhere. >chris > __________________________________________________________________ Try AOL...
Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 16:55:41 -0500
I've got to say, I've tried POR-15 three times and it isn't magic. If you are ever in Freeport, ME...
Re: Kool Patch
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Thu, 4 Jan 2007 13:22:40 -0800
Would you say the POR-15 would serve the intended purpose as well as a dedicated undercoating? Just trying to learn....thanks, Anthony JordanVw...
Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:33:27 -0500
Is there some kind of screen inside the Vanagon fuel tank?
Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:42:22 -0800
I guess you could call my Westy a Guinie pig for POR-15 after having applied two pints of POR-15 to all the...
Re: POR 15 vs. Corrolless
Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
Wed, 19 Sep 2001 07:28:48 -0700
I have used a lot of Eastwoods Corrolless but never POR 15. From all of the acounts I have read about the use of...
added more pics to seam rust por-15 project
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:48:35 -0400
http://home.earthlink.net/~mark.cumnock/id16.html
Re: Seem Rust
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:49:13 -0700
...These are just my opinions, POR-15 can be found at: www.porstore.com P.S Most topcoat paints wont stick to POR-15...
Re: westy rust redux
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 01:21:57 -0500
Doug, did you weld a bead over those seams that were rusty? What about body flex? I am using POR-15 rust paint on...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:16:39 -0700
As stated before , did you read the directions regarding proper use of POR 15? It is designed to go over RUST , not ground down...
Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:09:39 -0400
ZINC. http://www.benplace.com/alain87.htm Ben
Re: Rust on hookup panel on Westy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:57:39 EDT
...Any small rust holes that cannot be covered with the new metal will be filled with POR-15 and/or POR-15 Putty and...
Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:46:58 -0500
...my 84. > Can anyone reccomend a good vendor to purchase the POR-15 fuel tank products from or is it just as well to...
Slight Rust on Fuel Pressure Regulator; Will POR-15 Stop Rust Progress? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 15 May 2012 15:47:58 -0700
...Will POR-15 really stop the progress of surface rust? In the POR-15 FAQ's they answer this question by saying their product...
Re: Re: New HEY!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Sep 1994 15:59:33 -0500
What's POR 15? Mike Wright Ackworth, Iowa 68 Camper; 79 Bus wright@storm.simpson.edu
Re: Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 31 May 2011 13:05:06 -0500
POR 15 http://www.imperialrestoration.com/product_images/pormsds.pdf Naval Jelly http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/msds/145169.pdf mcneely ---- John Rodgers <inua...
Re: VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 19:58:47 -0700
...VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint > > VW could have preped thier bodies better before paint. Ive owned 5 > junkers > > before and my vanagon...
Re: westy rust redux
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 03:50:34 -0500
At 01:21 AM 2/4/2001, phil stanhope wrote: >I am using POR-15 rust paint on all my seams after sand blasting...
Re: Gas Tank Sealer
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Apr 1995 10:34:17 -0500 (CDT)
>What is the name of that stuff you "slosh" a gas tank with? Dunno, Thom, but POR-15 is selling a gas tank restoration...
POR-15 vs Corroless
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:14:47 EDT
...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: Exhaust hangers for the 1.9 don't exist either......
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:24:07 EDT
...Get 'em before they go obsolete ! I know, EXPENSIVE, but where else you gonna get 'em ? I POR-15 them which lengthens their life...
Re: Fw: por-15
Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
Fri, 6 Oct 2000 01:22:32 -0400
Check out the similar product that EASTWOOD sells. I have been using it for years with very good results. Jeff
Re: Fwd: surface rust--anybody heard of this stuff?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:24:05 EST
...You must follow the instructions for prepping the metal surface before applying the POR-15. POR-15 is ultraviolet light sensitive so must be...
Re: Tremclad colour match and useage?
Historical mailing list - neil
Sat, 5 May 2007 08:58:31 -0700
...Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Hi Frank. > > I thought POR-15 wasn't for exterior application. > > It can be used on...
Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:26:33 EDT
...Prep the area with POR-15 Marine Clean and Metal Ready as per the instructions. Apply POR-15 to the rusted area using an...
POR-15 Seam Sealer: RE: 3M seam sealer
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:09:26 -0500
The POR-15 folks have a seam sealer you might want to check out. I have never tried either the seam sealer or any...
Re: All of this talk about seam rust
Historical mailing list
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:38:52 -0500
clean it up w a dremel and paint it w/ POR 15 _www.por15.com_ (http://www.por15.com)
Re: POR-15????
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:34:22 -0500
What do people suggest for cleaning before using this stuff? Will carb cleaner work? I'm having a little trouble finding the special POR...
Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 06:18:14 EST
...painted all the tubes and brackets black por 15 and the silver por 15 all the aluminum pcs. now the aluminum a/c , power...
Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 6 Jul 2014 14:32:43 -0700
...The only POR-15 I can find locally "off the shelf, is "Clear" POR-15. Shipping time aside for the correct POR product, would...
Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:00:47 -0500
...my 84. > Can anyone reccomend a good vendor to purchase the POR-15 fuel > tank products from or is it just as well to...
Re: Side body repair
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 19 Jan 2003 05:55:59 EST
...Anyone had success > with POR-15 in this area? > POR-15 will work if the rusting has not progressed too far. If there is...
Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:17:45 -0500
...steps outlined in the process POR-15 advocates where their filler is applied onto of the POR-15 which has been top coated with...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:03:07 -0700
I have seen POR 15 crack and peel on numerous occasions. It is not designed to go over non porous surfaces. If using POR15...
What is POR-15 Marine clean made out of ?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:15:46 -0700
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Re: Save That exhaust! try POR-15
Historical mailing list
Thu, 24 Oct 1996 22:17:42 -0400
...com writes: << A few Weeks ago I painted my exhaust using POR-15 black exhaust paint. After over 1000 miles of highway and rummaging...
Re: Exhaust hangers for the 1.9 don't exist either......
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 6 Jul 2008 08:25:54 -0400
...Get 'em > before they go obsolete ! I know, EXPENSIVE, but where else you gonna get > 'em ? > I POR-15 them which lengthens their life...
Re: Windshield Frame Rust
Historical mailing list - Karl
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:35:52 -0400
...How can POR-15 and fiberglass be better than original metal? There is really only ONE way to repair metal to near-new condition...
What is POR-15 Marine clean made out of ?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:15:58 -0700
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Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 out there?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:29:25 -0400
...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: Tremclad colour match and useage?
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 6 May 2007 22:39:15 -0600
> I want to get a starter kit of POR-15 You have to have training wheels on your Vanagon to qualify for the starter...
Re: aftermarket gas tanks
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 05:52:40 -0700
What about just restoring your old tank? in my POR-15 catalog it says "POR-15 Fuel tank repair kit" its a 4 stage...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - John Dillon
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:56:50 -0400
You know POR 15 is supposed to be applied to rust? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 13, 2015, at 4:34 PM, Nick...
Re: Fuel/gas tank question
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 05:27:30 -0400
Yes, I advocate POR-15. Big problem though as you really need to rough up the surface to get the POR-15 to stick...
Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 7 Apr 2005 22:24:39 -0600
On 4/7/05 4:17, "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote: > Shawn, I would highly recommend that you POR-15 that slave cylinder...
Re: POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
Historical mailing list - David Paterson
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:44:50 -0800
POR needs rust in order to work properly. You can't treat bare or painted metal and expect it not to rust. They are...
Re: Tremclad colour match and useage?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 5 May 2007 05:46:03 EDT
...I thought POR-15 wasn't for exterior application. It can be used on exterior and painted after? (obviously it's available in Canada...
Re: A potential way to make plastic and metal coolant tubes last ?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 3 Dec 2006 03:07:08 EST
...them with > POR15? Several coats, with each coat getting tacky, first.POR 15 is good to > 572degrees F. Use a tooth brush to apply...
POR15 vs. Eastwood Corroless
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 11:55:17 -0400
...In the ever divisive rust war there seem to be two choices of weapon: - POR 15 - Eastwood Corroless Any of you have any opinions...
Stearing POR 15 my way.
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 8 May 2007 11:48:54 -0700
...BTW, that POR 15 is some stuff you've never seen before. Zoltan Thanks again for the correction. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aristotle Sagan" <killer...
Re: need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or cover
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:30:56 -0400
thanks to everyone I got it off this weekend, and found more seam rust behind the panel...POR-15 works wonders ...thanks everyone
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 21:46:08 -0400
Thank you for your concern regarding the use of POR-15. Yes, it's designed to be applied to a rusty surface, however, it...
adding a seam rust to my homepage for others feeling rust pain
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Sun, 5 Jun 2005 20:57:47 -0400
I'm going to be using POR-15 on my Westy's seam rust and I have been taking pictures of the progress http...
Re: oil pressure problems,still
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:00:29 -0400
wait i think i might have is that made by the same people that make POR 15 :)? come on friday. jonathan On Wed, 11...
Navel Jelly (phosphoric acid - organic) vs POR 15
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 31 May 2011 12:15:23 -0500
I have a rust issue to deal with, and just wondering about phosphoric acid vs POR 15. From Wikipedia ( and my college chemistry so...
Touching up GoWesty Bumpers
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:49:15 -0800
I would think both POR-15 as well as Rust Bullet would be appropriate finishes for what you have in mind. Just google em...
Re: POR15 vs. Eastwood Corroless
Historical mailing list - Randy Nunes
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 18:25:41 -0600
I just used POR 15 on my 67 Bug, never had *knock on metal* any use for it in my Westy. I bought the...
Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:55:19 -0800
...There's no way to get down to bare metal inside the frame rail, and no matter how carefully you apply POR-15 to...
por 15
Historical mailing list - karen davis
Fri, 11 Jul 2003 01:17:31 +0000
Is it true that you can't leave this on your auto without a topcoat if it gets sun as rays will damage? _________________________________________________________________ Tired...