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Old 08-16-2009, 11:54 AM   #9
Hilandr451
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Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20

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Originally Posted by Micmac View Post
I'm sure ya are aware thet POR-15 is some nasty stuff if not properly ventilated.
I agree, that stuff is deadly if you were to inhale the spray. I take the usual precautions I wear a mask, and rubber gloves and make sure the area is well ventilated, but I also brush it on.
I do this for many reasons:
  1. Atomized POR-15 would be deadly
  2. I don't think I could ever clean it out of my gun
  3. I would have to thin it with Trimethylbenzene a.k.a. Naphtha which is in itself very bad stuff.
  4. Thinning it has to affect the durability of the application.
  5. The "self leveling" properties of POR-15 is incredible. I have never seen a brush stroke on a finished project.

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Originally Posted by markeb01 View Post
We painted my entire chassis and suspension with POR-15 about 10 years ago, and I must admit I'm disppointed with how it's held up. When I wash the crud off there are quite a few rust pits popping through.
This kinda makes me nervous can I ask you a couple of questions?
Did you prep all the surfaces with POR-15's "Metal Ready" before applying the paint? Did you spray it on or did you brush it on?
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