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Rebecca's XJ has a spot of rust that has started on her front lower door. I've attempted in the past to put a stop to it but it seems to keep coming back. I'd like to put a final stop to it before it eats the perfectly good door all the way threw.

I've heard about POR15 and talked to many who have used it. I however have no personal experiance with it. Can anyone give me an insight to the product?

I've checked out thier website and it's somewhat vauge as far as what needs to be done to apply, if I can apply it directly to the rust or do I have to prep stuff prior. Can I paint over it after it's been applied?

Anyone here used it?

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I have never heard or used the stuff. I would fix it with a metal patch. Best I can tell u. Take a pic and send me.



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i've used it on our 72 mach1 and it worked great. just sanded it down and coated it. then continue with body work as usual.

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Ya I think that you have to get it to the metal and apply, then go on with the rest.

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A guy i work with use's the stuff, Say's it is really good stuff, Said you just put it right on top of the rust. Seal's it, And stop's it from Rusting further. And said you can paint right over it.
Id like to get me some !

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what about just sanding the rust down some, use a rust converting primer, then paint it??

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dstaub wrote:
what about just sanding the rust down some, use a rust converting primer, then paint it??
Been there, done that, it's back.

 



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hmmm, ok then....   have you tried sanding down to bare metal and start it from scratch??   sorry, i'm no help on the POR15 though.

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I took it down to bare metal. Heck I even used a wire brush attachment on the end of the drill to get it all gone, but it just came back. The metal is really pourious (sp?) where it was so I'm assuming it's trapping so air/dampness in it still.

I'm just gonna order up some POR15 and be done with it. Was just looking for some feedback from people who have used the product in the past.

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we used POR-15 on our dune buggy frame two years ago, we just painted right over top of all the rust and it has worked well. the buggy has been stored outside all summer and for two winters and no rust has made its way back. POR-15 is definately worth the money

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Anyone have a guesstimate as to how much it would take to do the lower of the doors? We'll basicly be covering up what we already have (photo below).

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I'd say about a quart.

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I'm also interested in doing the same (being a rust area on our beloved snow belt XJs) with mine, although the 'final coat' will be silver/gray bedliner spray to match the lower body and flares.  Any tips?

-- Edited by ChevelleSSLS6 at 23:39, 2008-04-09

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I used it to do the floors in my MJ, it's only been a few weeks but nothing bad yet. The directions tell you that rust is the best surface to paint onto. I just hit everything with a wire grinder to get the loose stuff off and painted right on the rust. It's very shiny stuff and is susceptible to UV, so if you are using it on the outside you will need a top coat.

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POR15 is pretty good stuff but there is alot of preparation required to get good results.

My personal recommendation would be to look into the products Eastwood Company has to offer. They are alot cheaper and do the exact same thing as POR15. There are even a few articles on their website that give you a little third party insight on each product.

Either way, you can't go wrong... good luck

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