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Using POR-15
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Post# 768540   7/6/2014 at 19:10 (3,575 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)        

Hi, I have never used this product before, but would like to try it. For those who have used it, did you follow the full 3 step process, or simply sand & apply the POR-15 directly? How far out from the edge of the rusted area did you feather out the paint? Thanks!




Post# 768551 , Reply# 1   7/6/2014 at 19:55 (3,575 days old) by lorainfurniture (Cleveland )        

Never used it on washers, but use it on cars all the time. You don't have to use the 3 steps, however, the cleaner the surface, the better it sticks. I had some metal bits sandblasted and the Por finished like glass.

Por (paint over rust) will stick to rust just fine. Scrape and sand all the loose stuff and have at it. Make sure you wear gloves. If you get it on your skin, no chemical will remove it. Your skin must naturally exfoliate it.

Finally, you don't have to paint over it unless it will be exposed to direct sunlight (read: outside).


Post# 768558 , Reply# 2   7/6/2014 at 20:15 (3,575 days old) by xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania )        

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I used it last year on the heat register in my bathroom since new registers aren't as large as those in my 1946 home.
I only used steps 2 and 3, I painted the entire register with it.

I have some left I plan on using on the inside bottom edges of my car doors where rust is starting.


Post# 768567 , Reply# 3   7/6/2014 at 20:44 (3,575 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)        

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Once the cans are opened doesn't the humidity start destroying the contents unless all is used?

Post# 768573 , Reply# 4   7/6/2014 at 20:58 (3,575 days old) by lorainfurniture (Cleveland )        

No, if you re seal the lid, it should be fine. I have had some sit for quite some time and still reuse. It gets a crusty film on top, but the rest is pretty good. Buy the small cans so the waste is minimal.

Trick is to put some plastic between the can and the lid, otherwise you will likely never get the lid off again.


Post# 768574 , Reply# 5   7/6/2014 at 20:59 (3,575 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)        

Thank you both for your tips. I appreciate it!

Post# 768681 , Reply# 6   7/7/2014 at 07:26 (3,574 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I've successfully used POR15 for washer outer tubs (the 66 Inglis got a good coat...) and just a sanding was all that was necessary.   I also did a wash tub, but used their etching compound (I think it's called Metal Clear, but I am not sure) and the end result was great.  

 

To preserve any leftover paint, a sheet of plastic wrap between the can and the lid will definitely work.  The manufacturer suggests refrigerating any remaining paint and that seems to help also.   The stuff's expensive so I do what I can to make sure I can use all of it!



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