Thread: Por-15 Review

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So what is a better product to use in a situation where the body isn't coming off the frame and sand blasting isn't an option? The owner of this truck didn't want to spend the money and time to do all that. The POR-15 was the way he wanted to go. Or even for a sprucing up of an old truck frame? My eyes and ears are open.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

So what is a better product to use in a situation where the body isn't coming off the frame and sand blasting isn't an option? The owner of this truck didn't want to spend the money and time to do all that. The POR-15 was the way he wanted to go. Or even for a sprucing up of an old truck frame? My eyes and ears are open.

Ryan, it sounds to me like you might consider a rust converter, which chemically changes iron oxide to iron tannate. I would think that you could pressure wash the areas to be treated, let it dry and then apply the rust converter. Google "rust converter" and see what you think. Here's one that looks like you might be able to spray on, but I'd check the FAQ's first - https://www.theruststore.com/Rust-Co...AQs-W48C2.aspx Follow with your paint of choice, maybe like Rustoleum's industrial line since you're not looking for show quality.

rust is better left exposed rather than cover it up with an encapsulater. just leave it be and it will not get any worse. when it is covered with dirt or mud it grows. ever wonder why cars rust in the bottom of the doors or floorboards? because it is covered by dirt. when the por or other such crap falls off usually nothing is left. paint it with a rattle can it will live longer .

Originally Posted by shine

rust is better left exposed rather than cover it up with an encapsulater. just leave it be and it will not get any worse. when it is covered with dirt or mud it grows. ever wonder why cars rust in the bottom of the doors or floorboards? because it is covered by dirt. when the por or other such crap falls off usually nothing is left. paint it with a rattle can it will live longer .

Believe me, I should have just rattle canned the dang thing. It would be done by now! Maybe in Texas you can get away with leaving the rust, but that won't work too well here with the crap they put on our roads.

Originally Posted by rspears

Ryan, it sounds to me like you might consider a rust converter, which chemically changes iron oxide to iron tannate. I would think that you could pressure wash the areas to be treated, let it dry and then apply the rust converter. Google "rust converter" and see what you think. Here's one that looks like you might be able to spray on, but I'd check the FAQ's first - https://www.theruststore.com/Rust-Co...AQs-W48C2.aspx Follow with your paint of choice, maybe like Rustoleum's industrial line since you're not looking for show quality.

I'll definitely look into this. Hopefully I won't take on any more of this type of stuff for others.