Fighting Rust...Help

[zcarmannn]

There is a bit of rust on my car. Just curious if any of you have heard of POR-15. I'm pretty sure it helps to prevent rust but does it actually get rid of it? I'm always afraid these products don't really work.

https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/p-14093-17524.aspx

[EScanlon]

I've used it and I like it. Search under POR-15 and you'll find tons of information.

You might also send an e-mail to Bruce Palmer at info@zerorust.com he sells a product called Zero-Rust which has had some good reviews.

FWIW

E

[jmortensen]

Is that the same Bruce Palmer that is part of ZTherapy?

[ChrisA]

Is that the same Bruce Palmer that is part of ZTherapy?

Yes. That's him.

Chris

[ZCCOR#109]

it covers and stops rust, does not get rid of it.

get rid means cut out or sand blast

[240ZX]

it covers and stops rust, does not get rid of it.

get rid means cut out or sand blast

I believe POR-15 actually chemically alters the rust (iron oxide). Correct me if I'm mistaken.

[JimmyZ]

Here's a page I made which might help.

http://warbuddies.homestead.com/RestoHelp.html

Jim

[Bruce Palmer]

Hey all,

Both Zero Rust and POR-15 encapsulate the surface starving the oxygen from the steel. They are different technolgies but the function is the same. Seal the steel, if the sound rust you're going over can't breath it can't grow, very basic stuff really.

Neither product is a convertor. Most of the convertors call for "sealing" the surface after conversion is complete. From that standpoint both products make the conversion step unnecessary if not total counter productive.

[Surfsup]

por 15 is an amazing product. dont be scared. bondo is also helpful.:knockedou

[khughes]

POR15 for president!

[240kconvertible]

Vote for Por!!!

I love the stuff except when spraying it as it stays on your hands and face for days. Make sure you buy metal ready, marine clean and por tie coat.

You need the metal ready to prepare the surface and the tie coat so you don't have to sand the por after coats. It says on the tech sheet that por sticks very well onto rusty surfaces. It dries from moisture and exposure to moisture only makes it harder and more angry .

If you end up doing your whole car in it it gets quite expensive, so be prepared to cough up $$

[ilikemyz]

some one told me not to do the whole car with these things.

I have rust (surface) on the hood and a tad on both doors.

I already used a palm sander, and took off the rust from these sections.

should I take off all the paint, even if it is not rusty, or am I just creating more rust opportunities?

and can I put POR on these surfaces first, then top coat with the desired paint color? or is there a better way to do this. I cant sand blast for $ reasons.

thanks