[Shop-talk] Other options for metal steps

[Eric J Russell]

I'd vote for the POR-15.

I've thought about the 'wearing off' factor of the topcoat required. 
While that is an issue I think it'd be fairly minor. The POR-15 (under 
an appropriate top coat) will protect all the other areas and a couple 
of layers of a durable top coat will provide the POR-15 with fairly 
long-lasting protection in the high wear areas. The treads thus might 
need occasional re-coating but they'd need it no matter what type 
paint is applied.

Maybe the POR-15 could be top-coated with an epoxy paint - at least 
for the tread areas?

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich White"

> Ok, I got a yes and a no on the POR-15 for my rusty steps,