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• Re: corrosion study
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:39:03 -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: Rust treatment process and products?
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:26:25 -0500
  ...Use POR-15 and FOLLOW the directions, then prime with high build primer, then paint. Use Rust Converter, Follow the directions, then prime with...
• Re: Power mirror question #2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:24:25 EST
  ...How > did you do it? > hey POR-15 man! .. the way i put that nut in there is use a deep socket..or i...
• Re: Exhaust stud & bolts removal problems
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Sun, 7 May 2006 20:34:26 -0400
  ...I cleaned all the steel engine coolant pipes and will POR 15 them. Thanks for all the advice. I accumulated a few new tools...
• Re: need mounting bracket for alternator in Vancouver, BC
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:25:01 EDT
  ...Anyone know where I could get a (preferrably) 2nd hand one around here? Bart, I have a few of them, inspected, cleaned & POR-15ed...
• Re: Gas tank out. How to remove debris from tank? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:11:02 -0500
  ...I painted that one with Rustoleum but now I'd probably use POR-15. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Rust issues again....
  Historical mailing list - Spinoso, Tom
  Mon, 17 May 2004 16:16:21 -0500
  ...I was wondering if I should apply some rust inhibitor like POR-15 before I apply the noise treatment. I do not have rust...
• Re: Can I Reach Fuel Level Sender?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:52:15 -0700
  ...slick I put my tank back in tommorrow waiting on the POR-15 to dry :) I was just thinking the install over & wonder about...
• Re: Undercoating!!!
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 10:43:17 -0800
  I too have heard exceptional things about POR-15 for rust treatment. Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: surface rust--anybody heard of this stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:35:07 EST
  ...Eastwood sells another product, Corroless, and it is less toxic and seems to work just as well as POR 15. I've used both...
• Re: surface rust--anybody heard of this stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 18:58:06 EST
  Have had nothing but good results with POR 15 and Wurth (which private labels it). In every case but 2-3 it was applied...
• Re: POR15 Undercoat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:21:59 -0800
  ...Well, I didn't use the respirator and probably breathed in some dust laden with POR 15. That night I had a racing heart...
• Re: POR15 discounted at The Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:52:36 -0500
  > Hey, Ron, do you also sell the Metal Ready prep that is recommended by > POR-15, or do you advise using any other products...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 05:06:49 -0500
  ...My WESTY has two POR-15ed black tanks and we have never ever been refused a fill up in Canada, US or Mexico in...
• Re: Heater Box Repairs and Aluminum
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 15:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...Then painted them with POR-15 (paint over > rust), which gives the metal an almost ceramic-like, hard, finish. > Finally, I band-aided perforations...
• Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:11:26 -0400
  Here's his store link http://stores.ebay.com/Werks-for-Wagens ask him about POR-15 while your at it ;) ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Coleman Plat Cat heater report--HEADACHE when used
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 10:27:42 EST
  ...I'd been coating a rusted area under the rocker I cut out with POR 15, which also stinks like hell. I didn't...
• FS-Very Clean 84' WESTY$3500FIRM! (Located in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 18:07:59 -0800
  ...I rust proofed the body seams with a sand blaster and POR-15 and a fresh paint job. 135k miles no head leaks, 4speed...
• Body seam gap - How to repair?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:44:44 -0400
  ...I'm thinking goop some white POR-15 in the gap? Izzat a good, bad, or ugly idea? Do I need to sand down...
• Re: Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:22:55 -0400
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > � � � �Michael, I just did one of �these repairs last week. �I used, as > always, POR-15...
• That dreaded rust behind the fridge!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:40:29 -0700
  ...I will seal it all up with POR-15 and count myself lucky! For a 400k km van from Ontario, I'm quite amazed...
• propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 20:34:06 -0500
  ...Anyone sandblast these and paint, or do you recommend just a wire wheel/brush and POR-15 (or equivalent) and before all you worry...
• Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 05:57:19 -0800
  ...2) coat the bare metal with an acid etching rust converter 3) Degrease 4) paint with POR-15 paint-(follow the instructions) 5) lightly...
• Re: FS: 87 Wolfburg Ed. in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:10:00 -0700
  ...I then attacked the >rust, and ended up with primer and POR-15 all over the place). > >Your Vanagon is worth more than 3...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 22 May 2011 21:52:50 -0400
  ...I went with the wire brush, wire wheel, Picklex metal prep with a Por-15 paint coat, tie coat, Resto-Grip filler and StraightLine...
• Re: fixing old heat exchangers
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 12:03:47 -0600 (CST)
  ...Then painted them with POR-15 (paint over > rust), which gives the metal an almost ceramic-like, hard, finish. > Finally, I band-aided perforations...
• Re: Deer VS Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 07:45:27 EDT
  ...I'm gonna use POR-15 though on all the rust areas before it goes for complete painting. Maybe I'll break down and...
• Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:21:29 -0800
  ...Any tips on this? I need to remove the rearmost window on the passenger side of the '82 and do the POR-15 thing...
• Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:14:39 EDT
  ...Pete, use POR-15 to glue the new metal to the rear of the old metal. Hold in place with countersunk pop rivets. Works...
• Re: Bodywork page finish...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 12 May 2004 13:59:55 -0400
  ...this stuff *can* be done (and it looks like you've done it very nicely)! After a little POR-15, fiberglass, filler, primer and...
• What is my van worth..? 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 21:28:55 -0400
  ...Tires There is some seam rust that I have fixed? with POR 15, no dents Any thoughts what I could get for this van...
• Re: Looking for stainless steel pop top carriage bolts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:05:43 -0400
  ...more careful,than offer these.The solution for me was to Por-15 the old ones and paint them origional.I kept the 4...
• Re: Tank Liner
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 15:29:09 -0500
  ...At 07:12 AM 11/3/2005 -0500, Michael Edwards wrote: >Has anyone had experiece with a gas tank liner like POR-15 or...
• Re: Battery explosion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:26:14 -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...
• Re: Seam Sealer removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 22 May 2001 22:01:50 -0500
  The rust converter is a good idea - but unless you seal the seams with something like an epoxy primer or POR 15 - the seam...
• Re: windshield replacement - sealant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 May 2004 06:19:36 EDT
  ...rust is this corner ?) had to wire brush, and prep for POR-15 application. So it had to sit overnight and I will install...
• Re: painting wheels black
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:46:33 -0700
  ...not sure if thats a problem on aluminum wheels) > Question, is por-15 and a topcoat of their chassisblack a durable > option? other ideas...
• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:01:07 +0200
  ...I am thinking of taking mine all apart (again) and painting them with POR-15 to keep them from rusting. I have had good...
• Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 06:14:22 EDT
  ...John, I have one or two left that have been refurbished and POR-15ed. I'm sorry to report that after checking my stock...
• hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Tue, 30 May 2006 11:41:35 -0400
  ...so wht are my options? I know the vanagon world seems to be huge fans of por-15, and that's how I'm...
• Re: coolant leak oil cooler to water pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:53:30 EDT
  ...to get the best connection possible here the pipe must be in good non corroded condition, POR-15ed is best, the hose end on...
• can the interior of a westy be pulled, with the a/c unit left in?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 16 May 2005 16:24:53 -0400
  ...the seam rust once and for all, I plan on using POR-15 products inside and out, then having the van Rhino Lined on...
• Re: Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:34:43 -0400
  ...There are gas tank reseal kits, POR-15 makes a good one, but the Vanagon tank has an internal, non-removable strainer screen that...
• if you've been trying to contact me...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 10:21:32 -0600 (CST)
  ...unlike the POR-15, this paint is NOT to be painted over rust :( Sami ('75 Westf.)
• Rust factors was..POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 13:23:23 -0800
  I really hate to argue with a Chem Prof... but Matthew, what goes first in an exhaust system? The tailpipe... then the muffler. The...
• Re: Wierd metal coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 May 2005 05:56:57 EDT
  ...Yikes! I have "some" of these pipes, in very good shape and POR-15ed, $35 CND each. They are better than new and will...
• Re: Fender Flares - custom made
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 15:49:54 -0800
  ...Isn't that POR-15 stuff for that? f) VAG issues (copyright & patent) > You can't copyright a fender flare as it's not...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:31:44 -1000
  ...Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail? > Take a look at POR-15 and you will see that this is definately the...
• Long coolant pipe guard? (for typical rust areas)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:55:00 -0800
  ...I've applied 3 coats of POR-15. They should hold up for a while! But..... Considering all the work I've put in...
• Re: POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:50:37 -0600
  You can treat bare are painted surfaces to prevent rust----- An Acid etch zinc chromate primer, will stop just about any further corrosion--- It...
• Re: Noisy Pump
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 07:06:03 -0700
  ...I used the POR-15 gas tank restoration kit. I followed the detailed instructions. after dumping sealer into the tank, I would frequently stick...
• Re: Need Alternator Bracket--87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 05:14:05 EDT
  ...James, I have a few of them POR-15ed. $20 each plus $10 S&H. That's CND so that would be $25 USD...
• Re: Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:39:52 -0500
  ...htm) , showing all the gory > details of the complete renovation and POR-15ing of my Westys suspension, > steering and brakes. I have also put...
• Re: POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 13:28:23 EST
  In a message dated 3/6/02 4:56:05 AM, CTONLINE@webtv.net writes: << Steve, This info is contrary to what the Waxoyl...
• Re: do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler on primer/rust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 May 2007 06:02:17 EDT
  ...ONE MORE TIME --------_POR-15 � Rust Preventive Paint - Stop Rust Permanently_ (http://www.por15.com/) That link must be in the archives more times...
• Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:20:56 -0400
  ...the hole with JB Weld (or something similar) and painting with POR-15 or Rustoleum. -- Michael Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.9TD http://slowmachine82.blogspot...
• Re: Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:57:17 -0700
  ...I would paint them with POR 15 twice and they would hold up fro many years. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "AD Felder" <dieseldoofus@YAHOO...
• Re: adding a seam rust to my homepage for others feeling rust pain
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:24:32 -0400
  Maybe try por 15 seam sealer. www.por15.com I had the same rot on my 85. I went to a auto body supply...
• Re: Sealing the Gas Tank in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 15 May 2008 11:08:43 -0400
  ...The POR-15 fuel tank sealer is good stuff -- but it WILL also seal any small vent tubes/openings and screens in the tank...
• Re: corrosion study
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 7 May 2010 17:12:28 -0400
  ...This weekend I'll be applying a very > experimental coat of POR 15 to the inside floor of Zeno. Photos and > review > to follow...