I suggest that you send for the POR-15 catalog. You can do this from their
web sight at http://www.por15.com/ . I sent for mine recently and
received it in about a week. I haven't used the products yet, but the
catalog has lots of info about them. They have two products which may be of
use to you. From their catalog, "There are occasions when you want rust
protection over a painted surface and you cannot remove the
old paint. In these cases, use BLACKCOTE or CHASSISCOAT BLACK, since POR-15
prefers bare metal or rusty surfaces." I hope this is helpful.
Gary Storrs
1960 Austin Healey Sprite Mk1
1965 Triumph TR4A IRS LO
1972 Lotus Elan +2S 130
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III
1957 BMW Isetta Cabriolet
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> From: Ct54531[SMTP:Ct54531@aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, April 17, 1998 10:13 AM
> To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: POR15
>
>
> To the list:
>
> I know that POR15 has been talked to death but, like so many others, I
> didn't
> take notes because I hadn't taken the body off yet. Now I have. With
> delight I
> saw that the frame is in as good a shape as I thought - maye even better.
> I
> purchased this 65TR4A in 1981 from a DPO (in this case please read the "D"
> as
> dedicated or determined) - who had done the best he could given the lack
> of
> parts and resources in the 70's when he was preserving this car. He
> crafted
> stainless steel rocker panels and welded joints, etc some of which have
> given
> rise to problems but which overall show a committment to preserving this
> car
> against the odds. Anyway, the frame is so black and well preserved that I
> think he did something back then. For those who like to assume the worst
> of
> questioners - no, it's not just a coat of black paint. I've sanded down to
> the
> metal in places to check and it's so solid I'm ecstatic.
> Finally the question: POR15 sounded so good, it's been my intention to use
> it
> when I reached that point. If I recall correctly, I have to get everything
> off
> and apply it to bare metal. Correct?
> Should I?
> A small part of my reluctance is conservation of effort (laziness) but
> mostly
> it's an 'if it ani't broke don't fix it" state of mind.
> Would it do any good to put the POR15 over what's there? Is there another
> product that would be better to apply over whatever is there?
> FYI - the frame is not 100% rust free. There are a copule of very small
> spots
> where it shows which will be obliterated and replaced and treated. But
> overall, what's the best way to go on this?
>
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