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• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:49:28 -0400
  ...The much-hyped POR-15 system uses a zinc phosphating solution ("Parkerizing") as a prep step (they call it "Metal-Ready"). They charge ~$17...
• Re: opinion on California Import Parts 86-90 Gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:25:33 EDT
  ...For best results and longevity they should be prepped and coated with POR 15 prior to installation. They will last a lifetime afterwards if...
• Rust repair
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 08:44:47 -0600
  ...standard, not Rocky Mtn) bumper.&nbsp; I want to put the POR 15 on the inside of the bumper before installation.</DIV><DIV>My...
• Re: 1.9L Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:32:26 -0400
  ...p/cs and even por 15 the aluminum parts in silver and the >> black parts in Black por 15. Very Clean and complete. Complete...
• Re: First coat of POR15 is down
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:10:21 -0700
  ...Lunch time today saw me out in the forward > cabin putting the seal coat of POR 15 down on the interior floor. When it...
• Inside of Vanagon gas tank, was "Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps"
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:53:28 -0400
  ...check for rust > yay no perorations just surface waiting for my POR-15 to arrive ... > But I see on the vent lines this 1...
• Re: Propane tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:44:34 EDT
  ...Tanks are completely checked for integrity, welded if need be, sandblasted then coated with two coats of POR-15. $350 CND for tank and...
• Re: anyone have rusting problems around there rear seatbelts?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 21:40:35 -0400
  ...anyone dealt > with this? I cut away the rusted metal and POR 15ed there.. but i need > to seal it from underneath to keep...
• Re: Gas tank sealing?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 10:31:07 -0400
  ...I read the instructions offered by POR-15 fuel tank sealing product. They specify to rotate the tank to keep the sealing product from...
• WBX: Paint Fuel Injector Body and Brackets with POR-15?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 9 May 2012 16:56:20 -0700
  Hi all. Trust me to come up with this question! Checked spray pattern of FI's, all appear to have the same shape of...
• Re: Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:17:25 EDT
  ...IF I can get to the back side I will use POR-15. IF I cannot get there then Krown rust proofing oil is...
• Re: Rust remover/preventative recommendations? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 29 May 1996 14:37:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Of all the rust "preventaive" gizmo's i have used i have found the POR 15 >to be the best stuff out there <snip...
• Re: Accelerator pedal rivets
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 06:07:38 EDT
  ...Liberal amounts of rust preventing oil or POR-15 is also recommended for this area. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada _BusFusion_ (http://members...
• fixing old heat exchangers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 11:56:22 -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: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:17:21 -0400
  I agree re the POR 15 use. A decent Mastic compound to coat the fiberglass following by a decent, protective coat of weather-resistant...
• On the topic of Battery explosion/voltage reg
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:24:55 -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: wimpy zip ties
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:03:05 -0700
  ...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: List Vendors ignoring people
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 08:08:31 EST
  ...Covered with POR-15 smudges, Vanagon grease & grime, wipe it down with lacquer thinner at least once a week and drop it on the...
• Re: removing rear heater-Heater "T" question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:34:47 -0400
  ...bad, so I cleaned them up and painted the joints with POR 15 and >plan to keep them in case I need them again...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 22 May 2011 22:16:21 -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: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:44:24 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Folks I worded that �poorly. � (I think the POR-15 and laquer thinner > fumes have finally taken their toll � < kidding >) > > Worded...
• Re: Need 2.1L Intake runners and air distributor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 05:42:02 EDT
  ...that can be brought back to life with some sandblasting and POR-15. Make me an offer that includes shipping ! Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte...
• Re: Tank Liner
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 14:47:22 -0600
  ...wrote: >> Has anyone had experiece with a gas tank liner like POR-15 or Kreem? >> I >> had my tank out at a shop recently...
• Re: Body seam gap - How to repair?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:22:57 -0700
  ...in the next few years. > > I'm thinking goop some white POR-15 in the gap? Izzat a good, bad, or > ugly > idea? Do...
• Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 6 Oct 2015 10:45:52 -0400
  ...My plan was to remove all the fittings, refinish the tank with POR-15 and fresh white paint, replace the regulator, shut off valve...
• Re: Battery Box Corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:49:19 -0500
  ...paint is zinc rich to the point that it becomes sacrificial. POR 15 products also work. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 00:32:14 EST
  ...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: Propane tank still wanted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:48:58 -0700
  OK Chris, I have three on the shelf that have been refurbished and coated with POR-15. $350 plus $100 S&H for one...
• Re: 1.9L Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:40:34 -0700
  ...p/cs and even por 15 the aluminum parts in >>> silver and > the >>> black parts in Black por 15. Very Clean and complete. Complete...
• Re: What is the "end all and be all" answer to rust?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:08:34 EDT
  ...Looking forward to the answers! Very simple - _POR-15_ (http://www.por15.com/) Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87...
• Re: Rebuilt engine project
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:44:27 -0700
  ...Engine fully rebuilt, �all rustable metal parts on the > engine were POR-15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel �exhaust system was fitted. > Modifications...
• Rusty battery trays
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:29:16 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I do have some of that POR-15 rust stopper stuff. I do need to get this air tight or my new motor will...
• Re: Battery Box Corrosion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:16:09 EST
  ...mineral spirits or paint thinner then paint the battery box w/ POR 15 or red oxide primer chris ************** A Good Credit Score is 700...
• Re: Re[2]: Heater Box
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 15:48:25 -0600 (CST)
  ...must first be rinsed with water and let be dried), but POR-15 also dries to a very hard surface that does not easily...
• HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:37:43 -0500
  ...taking the brakes apart anyway, I want to clean up and POR-15 the backing plates... I've got one brake apart, and now...
• Re: Rust in the seams
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:44:18 -0700
  ...Oxisolv is what POR-15 buys and re-lables as "Metal Prep" And is alot cheaper than what POR-15 sells. Phil Stanhope ***84...
• Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:03:06 -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: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 30 May 2006 17:34:14 -0700
  ...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: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:28:49 -0800
  ...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: full paint job prices and OEM color question for beige Westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 22:09:17 -0500
  ...I'll save my money and have the whole thing ceramic coated! As I order a can of POR-15, I'd like to...
• Re: Battery explosion
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 20:56:56 -0500
  ...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: Rear driver's wheels well rust treatment and updates
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:51:33 -0500
  ...Would the inner area seam be a good candidate to treat with a POR-15 product? Surface rust and mostly paint but the area...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 07:58:20 -0700
  It's a valid concern, which is why I make certain any rust or damaged paint is covered with POR-15 first. On Fri...
• Re: NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:03:25 -0600
  ...NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year I'm sure that's just surface rust...nothing POR 15 can't take care of...
• Re: Speaking of rust... How to seal this?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 17:13:00 -0500
  ...cal.)This area is over a frame crossmember and access is muy poor,so grind, POR-15,and apply some kind of wax based...
• Re: Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:41:15 -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...
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:03:13 -0500
  ...I'm sure POR-15 is as good or better. I'll be using the POR on the small amount of seam rust on...
• I'm pulling the interior in my westy - what should I do next?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:45:49 -0700
  ...We're going to blast the seam, inside and out, use POR-15 to treat the area, then paint, then undercoating on the inside...
• Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:57:05 -0600
  ...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: Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 06:25:40 EST
  ...Then I spent the pretty much the rest of the week scraping, prepping and POR-15ing the space and components behind the fuel tank...
• Re: Front shock bushing questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:52:01 -0700
  ...So I am less concerned about this little part now, and have just cleaned them up and coated with POR-15 for re-install...
• Re: Rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 09:56:51 -0500
  ...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: Battery explosion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 07:14:03 -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: vanagon body rust problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 20:49:23 EST
  ...then treat rust with a zinc oxide rust converter, and follow with a good paint like POR 15 or the like. then fill all...
• Re: repairing seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 19 May 2001 22:48:50 -1000
  ...that really the correct name?) is better (and less toxic) than Por-15. True? If so, where is the Eastwood Company? Or can it...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 06:36:13 -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...
• ~~~~~Does anyone have 84'vanagon ETKA PDF file?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 14 May 2001 21:47:25 -0700
  ...SALE!!!)-150Kmiles.Small Oil leak(NO GREEN) RUST PROOF(recent sandblast+POR-15 undercoat) White Imron epoxy paint job soon.CD/Tape w/Remote...
• Re: Propane Tank Woes - 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 06:06:53 EST
  ...the tank is not leaking then have it sandblasted, coated with POR-15, then top coated with rocker guard. If it is leaking you...
• Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:47:35 +0000
  ...after blasting, I use the POR 15 to seal the rust, sand it well with 180 grit wet or dry. Then flexible seam sealer...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:55:56 -0400
  ...It involves grinding out the rust, POR-15'ing, fiberglassing, primering and then PaintScratch.com 'ing the spots. Repeat every 1-2 years. Costs...