In a message dated 29/06/2008 10:01:15 A.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Troops:  If I decide to jump in with both feet and do some  serious
rust removal on my two Vanagons, is there a better product  for
treating the existing rust on the Vanagons than POR-15?  My  own
personal experience with the product has been mixed for sure.   I
thought it would be the be all end all for redoing the rusty roof  on
our Chrysler Minivan, but after stripping the rood paint down to  bare
metal, sanding, painting the POR clear stuff on, scuffing that,  and
then painting the POR top coat over it,  all was well the  first
year.  By the time we junked out the car due to body damage, the  POR
was crumbling and flaking off at an alarming rate.  I used the  Marine
clean as directed, the metal prep as directed, and still  this
failure.  that's not going to happen with the Vanagons, so I'd  like
to hear of better products you've used that have withstood the  test
of time and salty winters.  I realize prep is key here, but the  best
prep can be ruined by inferior product.  Inquiring minds wanna  know

Well.......I  have been using POR-15 for over 20 years and have experienced
the problems  your having BUT they were all related to improper preparation and
 application.  Most all POR-15 projects I have done have stood the  test of
time and I do not think there is a better product.  The success  of a POR-15
project is in the preparation and application.  NUFF SAID  !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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