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Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 6 May 2016 18:01:45 +0000
...cracked, puffy, shredded, and leaking) -Two new stainless > small bore pipes. (the one going to the T-stat valve was > rusty.) > > Painted with Por...
Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 09:34:20 -0600
...THEN, I believe a polyurethane paint like POR 15 might be pretty good. POR 15 claims you don't even need to remove the...
Re: Rust factors was..POR-15
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 07:24:14 -0600
...Personally, I will try the POR-15 on the exhaust and post the results over the next year. I will also use my remanufacturing...
Gas tank sealing?
Historical mailing list - wayne withers
Sat, 6 Oct 2007 07:14:59 -0700
...I read the instructions offered by POR-15 fuel tank sealing product. They specify to rotate the tank to keep the sealing product from...
question about painting the spare tire tray
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 14:33:31 -0500
...Mostly for cosmetic reasons and I'm wondering between just using something like por 15 and semi glass black or undercoating with a spray...
'65 Deluxe Bus Rebuild Question
Historical mailing list
Wed, 11 Oct 95 18:13:53 -0700
...I have taken the body to metal, using POR 15 Stripper and protected it using the zinc phosphor coating and have it in my...
Re: Rust factors was..POR-15
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 08:25:17 -0600
Been following this thread and laughing my ass of. I don't care who make the paint on, rust preventative finish for an exhaust...
Re: Rust remover/preventative recommendations? (fwd)
Historical mailing list - U of T Info Commons
Thu, 30 May 1996 09:01:30 -0400
...Can't rmeber what Union Carbide nuked the Indian Villagers with but I have painted (albeit with proper breathing apparatus)POR-15 with no...
Re: POR15 discounted at The Bus Depot
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Thu, 6 Feb 2003 10:51:57 EST
Y'Know, now that I'm thinking about it, has anyone had luck in getting POR-15 or other rust-killers deep into the...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Jean
Wed, 7 Oct 2015 07:25:33 -0700
...I had already sanded and repainted it 10 years ago, but I >>> didn't have POR-15 at my disposal then. So the real...
Fwd: NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year
Historical mailing list - mordo
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:36:40 -0500
I'm sure that's just surface rust...nothing POR 15 can't take care of... :) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jack R <jack007@comcast.net...
A potential way to make plastic and metal coolant tubes last ?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Sat, 2 Dec 2006 10:01:44 -0800
...Why not scratch up the insides of the coolant tubes and paint them with POR15? Several coats, with each coat getting tacky, first.POR...
Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:32:42 -0500
Unless there's some way to get those screens out I don't see how you could seal the tank with POR15. The process...
Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Wed, 4 Mar 2020 16:07:24 -0500
...I was thinking of bringing the van to a body shop to fix it right instead of using por 15 epoxy body filler on...
Re: Spring question - help needed
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:08:22 +0000
...htm) , showing all the gory details of the complete renovation and POR-15ing of my Westys suspension, steering and brakes _________________________________________________________________ Buy, Load, Play. The...
Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:04:14 EDT
...Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry When you find a decent used one - POR-15 the metal part before installing, then you will be good...
stripping the undercarriage
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Apr 1995 10:23:18 -0500 (CDT)
So I got myself a quart of POR-15 and decided to spend Saturday prepping the undercarriage by removing dirt, loose rust, and the...
Re: windshield replacment prep
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 06:21:15 EST
...tips you might have when you have addressed this issue yourself. POR-15 the frame and Krown Rust Proofing oil on the rubber seal...
Dometic Wiring Question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:45:09 +0000
...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: POR15 discounted at The Bus Depot (anti-rust thread)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 8 Feb 2003 08:25:16 -0800
As I understand it POR 15 is Oxysolve that POR relabels and triples the price on. Sadly Oxysolve isn't available on the west...
Vapors? Idon't think so: Coleman Plat Cat heater report--HEADACHE when used
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sat, 8 Jan 2000 11:29:00 -0500
...I'd been coating a rusted area under the rocker I cut out with POR 15, which also stinks like hell. I didn't...
Re: Seem time
Historical mailing list - -------------
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:27:14 -0400
...Time will tell. > http://www.por15direct.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1387/.f?sc=2&category=155 > I painted with Por-15 then...
Re: powdercoating a LP tank?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 07:08:19 EST
Chris, it's far better to sandblast the tank and use POR-15 on it. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http...
Re: Junkyard bumper stickers
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:31:52 EDT
...all of the toxins are taking their toll on you :<) either that or the POR-15 fumes.. :<P chris
Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 6 May 2016 15:02:09 -0400
...cracked, puffy, shredded, and leaking) -Two new stainless > > small bore pipes. (the one going to the T-stat valve was > > rusty.) > > > > Painted with Por...
Re: VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:17 +1200
>I've been pleased with quality of VW paint although after owning two Puke >Beige vans, I question thier color selection. I've owned...
Re: White powder in battery box bottom
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:07:16 EST
...then clean up any rust , prime, and repaint with some rust inhibiting primer or POR-15 chris
Re: Final stage of my long term fuel pump issue - what would you do?
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 06:07:40 -0700
...I clean my own and use acid and the POR-15 gas tank sealer treatment and have not had any problems with any of...
Re: Rust repair
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 8 Nov 2013 09:34:17 -0600
...I want to put the POR 15 on the inside of the bumper before installation. >> My question is should I use Metal Ready on...
Re: Grill fix glue?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:53:31 -0400
At 04:29 PM 3/26/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >the product is POR 15..........which I bought in a body shop supply...
Re: Rustproofing from the inside out Por-15 vs. Krown (and other rustproofers)
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 07:58:34 -0700
My experience is that after Krown is applied, nothing will stick to the metal, that is, no paint will adhere to the metal. Krown...
Re: left lower seem rust!
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:06:02 -0800
...Is that what it looks like you just bondo over ther old rust ? (assume you por 15 the old rust underneath) http://www.benplace...
Re: New HEY!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Sep 94 12:10:14 PDT
...Seriously, I just got my POR-15 starter's kit. Now to find a weekend that's not sunny (I'm in SoCal). Danny...
OK-VW paint good seam design-BAD
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 06:43:45 -0800
...best Utility vehicle ever made! But these are only Opinions. Currently: POR-15 Paint dry now im ready for Bondo over it, I hope...
Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:13:28 -0700
> So I yanked the fuel tank yesterday to re-seal & check for rust > yay no perorations just surface waiting for my POR-15 to...
Re: Holy Auction site, Batman
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:57:52 -0500
...that matter? > wil..roger sizzler has been breathing in too many POR-15 fumes.. he's > just actin S.S. screw-y > :<P Argh...
Re: 83.5 gas tank removal
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 12:45:48 EDT
...Can I use POR-15 to fix it or should I get a new tank? Next question, My auto trans is not shifting for...
POR-15 and seams
Historical mailing list - Brian Hughes
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:30:46 -0400
Folks, My 15 year-old son and I are starting our "restoration project" " '84 Westy. There's a pretty nasty case of seam rust...
Re: POR15 in Canada
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:37:45 EDT
...Are there any stores that carry it? Gregor, I get my POR-15 products from: _Stevens Auto Electric & Machine Ltd._ (http://www1.bisinc.com...
Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 08:14:05 EST
...BOTH tanks on My Westy are painted black, POR-15 to be exact and I have NEVER had anyone anywhere refuse to fill them...
Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 15 May 2007 05:56:25 EDT
...has anyone used bed liner on their propane tanks? any issues? better than paint? Sandblast that tank then use _POR-15_ (http://www.por15...
Re: WTB 2.1L Dipstick Tube
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:19:22 EDT
...I have a few good refurbished and POR-15ed ones. $50.00 CAD with new O-ring and postage paid to your door. Let...
Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 00:37:35 +0100
...Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail? > > > > > > I've got to say, I've tried POR-15 three times and it isn...
Re: Water leak below dash
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:39:17 -0500
Exactly as I was going to say ! 99% of the time this is the problem ! Remove windshield, repair rusted areas on windshield frame, POR...
Removing reaer window
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Fri, 6 Oct 2000 10:03:14 -0600
...The thread on POR-15 has got me thinking about this plan (stupid now that it's winter here - never seem to get around...
Epoxy/Filler Seam Rust Fix Info?
Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:06:08 -0600
...Lee http://www.por15.com/preventrustpaint.html#POR-15StarterKits > I searched the archives but my computer locks up during the search. Could > someone please...
Re: Oxy solv
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 14:01:47 -0700
...my LP tank....great > stuff, works well as a prep for POR-15. I dont have a > link but i know the product can...
Re: Marla Stelk
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 12:40:19 -0500
...the market that turns rust into a > > polymer....? > >Sounds something like POR 15. Metwiz uses it and you can get it direct >online or...
Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:31:38 -0400
...thor Ryan wrote: > Here's his store link > http://stores.ebay.com/Werks-for-Wagens > ask him about POR-15 while your at it...
Re: Removing oil from upholstery
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:27:58 -0400
I've used POR-15's "Marine Clean" with good results. It's essentially super-concentrated Fantastik. Follow the dilution guidelines; it worked very...
Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 21:03:13 -0500
The POR-15 is really good stuff. it dries hard as a rock and actually appears to strengthen things. it has its drawbacks, in...
Rebuilt engine project
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:22:35 EDT
...Engine fully rebuilt, all rustable metal parts on the engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications...
Painting the exhaust - High Temp - POR??
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:03:27 -0400
...So the ALuminum sounds like it fits the bill but POR says to use regular POR-15 (as long as the parts don't...
Re: Seam rust?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:49:53 -0700
The product called por 15 is known to stop rust after you wire brush away any loose rust. But you need to do both...
Re: wimpy zip ties
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:58:11 -0400
...Some surface rusting on the PS and brake lines. > Will wire brush and POR-15 those. > > I noticed that the AC lines are zip...
Re: POR-15 and seams
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 21:38:09 -0400
...04, 2005 10:31 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: POR-15 and seams Folks, My 15 year-old son and I are...
Re: Exhaust wrpap was Rust factors was..POR-15
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 9 Mar 2002 14:01:42 +1200
> My >favorite conversion is now the Subaru 6 cylinder SVX or the Subaru 4 >cylinder. Since it will be a long time before my...
Re: corrosion study
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 7 May 2010 12:26:28 -0700
...This weekend I'll be applying a very experimental coat of POR 15 to the inside floor of Zeno. Photos and review to follow...
Re: Powder coating door handles
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 11:56:20 -0800
Then the solution might be POR 15, right? This can be touched up. > Perhaps powder-coating has come a long way since I last...
Re: Windshield Frame Rust
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:15:17 -0700
...And yes, Por 15 will be used after it's done, two layers. But that is the small rust on the car. The real...