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Posted by 2001 (Member # 1117) on :

seen it were someone had done this any body else? good, bad ,replys reqeusted

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

Haven't yet ... but I have heard good things about it. I plan to do all the raw cast parts on the bottom of the car at some point.

Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :

I have some at home but I haven't had a chance to do it yet. I have heard a lot of good comments about it but from what I have read on the container and their web site, you ahve to be careful with it. Once it is "painted" it is sealed for good. Have to be careful around bolts, etc.

Posted by 2001 (Member # 1117) on :

Ned at work rebuilt old truck brought in pictures today of frame & parts he had painted looked great going to do 2001 ss rear axle soon as I can.

Eddy in Iowa
2001 SS conv.
black on black
six speed.

[ 21 August 2001: Message edited by: 2001 ]

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

More info on the Por 15 can be found at their official website: http://www.por15.com/

I'm considering the same.....

Posted by Drew (Member # 740) on :

I did mine, and the front spindles too. What a major improvement over the ugly rusty thing it was before!!

What ever you do DO NOT LET IT DRY ON YOUR SKIN!!!!!!

Here are before and after pics!

[ 25 August 2001: Message edited by: Xsta Z 28 ]

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

Hey Andy, nice job!!! I notice the metal lines etc. are not touched, how'd you do that, just be careful and work around them?

Also did you use the cleaner first or just do the paint. Finally did you do the por15 semigloss black and then the chassis black?

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :

DaddySS,

The entire axle was first throughly cleaned with Simple Green, and for the touch spots Brake Parts Cleaner. Let completely dry.

Then I hand painted the assembly with an assortment of brushes. From 1" wide down to 1/8" wide for the fine details. I carefully painted around everything, sometimes I did better than others. If you goof Laquer Thinner takes it right off.

I just use POR15 semigloss black, two coats. One pint goes a VERY long way, I think I still have half a can left! It is shiney in the pics since it is not fully cured. Hope I answered all the questions. It took me about one entire day to do the spindles and rear axle. Recruit a freind it will go faster. I helped a buddy do his!

REMEMBER KEEP IT OFF YOUR SKIN!!!!!

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
DaddySS,
The entire axle was first throughly cleaned with Simple Green, and for the touch spots Brake Parts Cleaner. Let completely dry.
Then I hand painted the assembly with an assortment of brushes. From 1" wide down to 1/8" wide for the fine details. I carefully painted around everything, sometimes I did better than others. If you goof Laquer Thinner takes it right off.
I just use POR15 semigloss black, two coats. One pint goes a VERY long way, I think I still have half a can left! It is shiney in the pics since it is not fully cured. Hope I answered all the questions. It took me about one entire day to do the spindles and rear axle. Recruit a freind it will go faster. I helped a buddy do his!
REMEMBER KEEP IT OFF YOUR SKIN!!!!!

Thanks for the info and response. I'm going to try to get mine done in the next month or so.

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :

No problem,

Glad to help!!

Andy

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