Should POR-15 be thinned?

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:41 pm

one of the first things i would do is read the ingredients of the thinner they sold you. if that is on the can . then i would check to see what else is made the same. as far as the mix doesn't the instruction say what the mix should be?

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:16 pm

You can email them. They respond quickly, but it is already the weekend. They are closed.

Post by **DuckRyder** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:55 am

I would strongly advise you not to spray the actual POR 15. The Blackcote works O.K. either way.

If you do chose to spray, it will need to be thinned, and be sure not to exceed the 20% maximum they specify.

Its extremely tricky to get the ratio right so that it sprays O.K. and dries properly.

I know it seems contrary to logic, but if you brush it on something like a frame, it will lay out smoothly if you apply it according to their instructions. Spend just enough on brushes to ensure the bristles don't fall out in the stuff.

Good Luck

BigBlue1971 · Post by **BigBlue1971** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:34 pm

Well I took the advice of DuckRyder and painted it with a brush. I ruined 4 brushes but it went pretty well. Thanks for the help.

Fordfool · Post by **Fordfool** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:00 pm

Whoah glad you didn't spray this stuff on! Painting is the way to go. I used foam throw away brushes on mine. I also cannot imagine thinning it. This stuff goes forever it seems. I bought 4 quarts to use and I have painted my whole frame and only used a little over a quart. That is with kicking the can over and spilling about a pint on the floor

I have used 8 spray cans of semi-flat black Krylon though. Man, it looks great!

BigBlue1971 · Post by **BigBlue1971** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:52 am

I was able to paint the whole frame with about a half quart. I hope that the stuff keeps for a few months so I can use the rest on my axles and suspension.

I got some on my hands and you're right, it doesn't come out! Oh well, battle scars!

460 crew · Post by **460 crew** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:38 pm

I sprayed my frame with no problems whatsoever along with the engine with a coat then sprayed their engine enamel too. Like stated above it needs to be thinned out just a bit to spray correctly. Just make sure you have proper ventilation and dressed with all your skin covered,and everything ready to clean up.

michaelbrainard · Post by **michaelbrainard** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:00 am

THe foam brushes work great!

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