Use of POR-15 Cleaner Degreaser is highly recommended. POR-15 Metal Prep works faster at temperatures above 70°F. Apply with brush, roller, spray, or dip rusted metal directly into solution. On Bare Or Rusted Metal Surfaces: Keep surface wet for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Can you put POR-15 directly over rust?
POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating is non-porous and seals and protects many surfaces from water, chemicals, salt, and other corrosive contaminants and is able to be painted over rust.
Do you need primer before POR-15?
Also, remember that the primer should not substitute Por 15 or any metal part that requires rust converting. On top of that, Por 15 is common for cars because owners do not want rust in the vehicle’s undersides or between body panels. Therefore, a primer alone may not be sufficient to offer rust protection.
Does POR-15 stick to galvanized metal?
Think of POR-15 METAL PREP as an inexpensive insurance polcy that guarantees perfect adhesion of POR-15 to any metallic surface every time. It is required for painting galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum. It is also required when painting new, smooth or bright steel.
Can you put undercoating over POR-15?
POR-15 Rubberized Undercoating can be applied to cleaned bare metal but is best when applied over POR-15 Rust preventive Coating.
How do you prepare bare metal?
How to Prepare a Bare Metal Surface for Automotive Painting
Wash the auto body part with surface cleaner.Apply some metal conditioner evenly on the surface.Spray the surface with DTM primer.Spray a second coat of primer.Roughly sand the surface using P320 sandpaper.Finish by hand.
Is POR-15 worth the money?
Underbody surfaces don’t need a topcoat. POR15 is expensive, but my opinion is that it’s well worth the time and money to protect your investment and ensure that you only have to paint it once and never worry about rust again. I did a lot of research before painting my car hauler.
Does POR-15 have a shelf life?
turbocruiser. I’ve learned over the years to only order POR-15 just prior to projects – the shelf life sucks – within four to six months it is going to be impossible to spray and by ten to twelve months it is halfway cured in the can.
How do you thin POR-15 for spraying?
HOW DO I THIN POR-15 IF I WANT TO SPRAY IT? You should use only POR-15 Solvent for thinning. Keep lacquer thinner handy for clean-up. Do not thin POR-15 more than 5%.
How long does it take for POR15 to dry?
POR-15 takes how long to dry? Depending on the ambient humidity (surrounding area), that will affect the temperature. It takes between 3 and 6 hours for the dry time to develop in a humid area.
What temperature do you apply POR-15?
POR-15 High Temp Heat-Resistant Paint is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures up to 1200°F / 648.8°C and will resist cracking, chipping, and peeling. It is also extremely weather, salt, and moisture resistant.
