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POR 15 done, now what??

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Mike S, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. Sep 30, 2011
    Mike S

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    So what, if anything, are folks using on top of the POR 15 on the frame???

    I am looking at just leaving it alone, if there will not be any bad side effects from doing so.

    Second choice is black epoxy rattle can.

    What say y'all???
     
    Mike S, Sep 30, 2011
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  2. Sep 30, 2011
    pathkiller

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    I used POR15's chassis coat. My POR15 had cured for months before I applied the chassis coat, so I had to scuff it and prime it with their special primer. If the POR15 is fully cured very little will stick to it, so if you're going to topcoat it, do it quick.
     
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  3. Sep 30, 2011
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    Por 15 needs a topcoat or it will not stay looking nice. I'd topcoat it as per the directions from the manufacturer.
     
    aallison, Sep 30, 2011
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    bobracing

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    As above, POR15 breaks down in UV. I believe they have a chassis paint specifically for the frame.
     
    bobracing, Sep 30, 2011
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  5. Oct 3, 2011
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Yup - I have friends that just used a good rattle can of tractor paint on it as well. But, you gotta cover it as it just falls apart in the sun.
     
    Warloch, Oct 3, 2011
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  6. Oct 3, 2011
    Mike S

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    Thanks for the replies, sounds like as long as the Jeep stays mostly on its wheels, the issue of sunlight on the frame is not a problem.

    Bumpers, now that is another issue, so I think I will go with the rattle can epoxy.
     
    Mike S, Oct 3, 2011
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  7. Oct 3, 2011
    Long&Low

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    Top coat it anyhow. If you don't you'll wish you did later.
     
    Long&Low, Oct 3, 2011
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    Warloch

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    Ya - It will peal and fade if you don't. Got to remember, it's not direct sunlight we are talking about. Unless it stays indoors out of the light your gonna want to paint it.
     
    Warloch, Oct 3, 2011
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  9. Dec 23, 2011
    Petesponies

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    When the POR lifts ( and it will ) start using Master Series instead. Do a search.
     
    Petesponies, Dec 23, 2011
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