[FC] POR15 use

[robert wilson]

I used lacquer thinner to clean POR 15 off of my hands and thin it a little
in the can and it worked fine.

I don't know if it would work for spraying or adversley affect the
properties of the paint.

Scott Wilson
'63 Rampside
'63 Monza Conv't.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Gwyther <vairman at sisna.com>
To: The Corvanatics list <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Date: Monday, April 11, 2005 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [FC] POR15 use


>I think they make a thinner to be used if you spray it. Just be sure you
>clean up your gun immediately after use or you will end up throwing it away
>after it dries. The stuff is tough and if you let it dry on your hands you
>will have to WEAR it off.  Been there, done that.  There are a lot of
>automotive paints that cost a LOT more than POR-15 but it IS fairly
>expensive.  I have used it on my '65 Corsa  ragtop underbelly and floor
>boards. It is wonderful stuff so I guess you get what you pay for.  It is
>great for suspensions and running gear cause it has a rock hard finish.
It
>can be overpainted with your favorite color of auto paint if you desire
>(with proper prep). Their gas tank sealer is great, also. I plan on doing
my
>FC's  soon.
>
>Bruce Gwyther - - Bonneville Corvair Club
>10 'Vairs (8 of 'em FC's)
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <N2VZD at aol.com>
>To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
>Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 10:25 AM
>Subject: Re: [FC] POR15 use
>
>
>> i have used por15 paint on outdrives on my large houseboat.  it seems to
>be
>> holding much better than any other product i tried over the years, this i
>also
>> purchased from our east coast vendor. i have not had a chance to use it
on
>my
>> corvair stuff yet but plan on it soon. i bought a gallon of the black.  i
>want
>> to use it underneath the rampy and the van. i hope to spray it. any
horror
>> stories of spraying that stuff?  i know it is not advised , but i am
>famous for
>> bucking the system at times....
>> regards, tim colson
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