POR-15, Undercoating, and Rust Questions

[SuDZ]

I just ordered the POR-15 starter kit today. I figure it will be a good way to get a feel for what and how much I will be needing of everything. Plus for 15 bucks it is not a bad way to start price wise either. Can't wait till the Z looks like it is making some _real_ process in the way of being brought back to life again.

SuDZ

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by SuDZ

I just ordered the POR-15 starter kit today. I figure it will be a good way to get a feel for what and how much I will be needing of everything. Plus for 15 bucks it is not a bad way to start price wise either. Can't wait till the Z looks like it is making some _real_ process in the way of being brought back to life again.

SuDZ

Be sure to read the directions concerning pretreatment, application, and ambient air temperature for application before you start. The product is very good, but if improperly applied it will not protect your car.

[SuDZ]

Originally posted by Bambikiller240

Be sure to read the directions concerning pretreatment, application, and ambient air temperature for application before you start. The product is very good, but if improperly applied it will not protect your car.

Yeah I have been looking around on here a lot to get some ideas. I have also been looking at other places online for more help. For the tempature I figure when it is time I will break out the space heaters to get the garage up to proper heat and what not to be ready.

SuDZ

[EScanlon]

Michael makes a good point. The amount of "flash" rust on prepped sheet metal is minimal for the time period you are referring to. If on the other hand you were referring to very warm and HUMID time, then that's another story.

Now don't forget something else, the name POR actually stands for Paint Over Rust. Although you will note that the majority of those that post that have used POR will advise removing ALL rust before applying the material, it in fact, will work on top of a rusted surface.

Personally, I abhor rust. I'll be danged if I'm going to mummify it for future owners of my car (hopefully eons from now) to discover. I'll remove it as best as I can, and embalm the rest of it with the most permanent fix I can.

Barring all else, if you are deeply concerned with ensuring that NO rust occurs, get a cotton rag, put a small amount of engine oil on it (clean) and wipe down the metal. Then when you are ready to continue with the POR or whatever, you use some Wax and Grease Remover or plain old Lacquer Thinner and wipe / dry several times to ensure the metal is again, oil-free.

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Enrique