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Subject:Re: Rust on metal shelf that where propane valve is
From:David Robertson
Date:Wed, 11 Jun 2003 12:38:01 -0400

No topcoat.  Just the basic 3 step process.  I am going to wait and see the effects of UV on it.

I have mostly used por15 on the underside and engine bay of the van, so havent seen any discolorization.  I have seen references to UV effecting the product, is that what it does when exposed to UV, "grays out"?  In general, how long does it take for this to happen?

david

"S.Harrison" <diverseimaging@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Hey David --
>
>Did you use any sort of "topcoat" after you applied the Por15 on the tank
>and skid plate? I'd always understood that Por15 would discolor from the UV
>rays if left as-is. I guess it wouldn't affect motor tin since that's not
>exposed to sunlight, but the discoloring doesn't effect the paint's ability
>to do its work, it just sorta grays out.

>
>Getting ready to tackle my tanks soon ...
>
>Scott/82 Westy
>

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