bighead
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I have nothing but great results with POR15. This is the one paint product that is truly amazing stuff. It is way tuffer than the best of Powder coat jobs. It is hard to explain if you never used it before. This is from POR15 web site.
POR-15® is a high-tech, high performance rust-preventive coating designed for application directly on rusted or seasoned metal surfaces. It dries to an incredible rock-hard, non-porous finish that won't chip, crack, or peel, and it prevents rust from recurring by protecting metal from further exposure to moisture.
Use it to coat rusty frames, floor pans, farm equipment, marine equipment, or even a heavily corroded battery tray.
POR-15® is sensitive to UV light (sun) and must be topcoated for prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Topcoating is not required for areas not exposed to sunlight.
Okay you may be asking it will not chip? Right right? Well this stuff does not chip. It scuffs but will not chip. and you can rub the scuffs out with your thumb to get a glossy finish again.
The reason I made this thread is this is the perfect stuff to paint Karts. You can brsuh it on with any brush or sponge. The POR15 wil self level to a gloss sattin finish. Heck you could even put it on with a SOS pad and it will leval out. You can use a roller as well. No need for spray guns and all that other stuff. I painted this mango dingo for about $50. It will never chip peel or fade again.
Some pics of a POR15 Dingo. (you can see my greasy fingers prints is these pics)
Okay Por15 must be top coated for it is UV sensitive. All you do is rattle can over the Por15. You must do it while the POR15 is still tacky. This way the top coat bonds with the por15.
Por15 is a tricky and weird product. It likes rusty metal not clean new shinny metal. On new karts you would have to sand blast to get por5 to bond right. WHEN USING POR15 YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INTRUCTIONS TO THE T OR YOU WILL FAIL. I PROMISS YOU THAT. AND DO NOT GET ANY OF IT ON YOU. IT WILL NOT COME OFF FOR 2 WEEKS. TRUST ME I KNOW.
The finish is not as deep as powder coat. If you want a show kart get the powder coat. But if you have a thrasher kart that you never want to paint again then use POR15. But Por15 has a product called HARDNOSE PAINT.
This is from POR15 web site
HARDNOSETMpaints are tough, glossy, two-component coatings for use over primed or painted surfaces.
They are moisture cured, so exposure to moisture and humidity will actually improve their performance and strength.
When fully cured, HARDNOSETM Paints are rock-hard, chemical resistant, non-porous, and incredibly tough. Durable and easily cleaned, they will not crack, chip, peel, or fade with age. HARDNOSETM Paints will withstand even the most intensive UV environments.
These beautiful, two-component coatings are stronger than any color paints you have ever tried. The long-lasting brilliant colors will look terrific wherever you use them, and will withstand incredible abuse. You'll be amazed and delighted at how well HARDNOSETM paints hold up under conditions that would quickly destroy ordinary finishes.
HARDNOSETM paints are also excellent for industrial applications. Use our safety yellow or orange colors on machinery guards or heavy equipment, and then stand back and marvel at how long they last under abuse.
Put HARDNOSETM Paints on the chassis of your car, truck, or motorcycle, and quit worrying about stone chips and gravel roads. You'll be amazed at the toughness!
I painted a vintage moped with hardnose. I picked this stuff for the moped would get gas spilled on the tank. Also the moped rides on the front bumper of a motorhome. So I wanted a paint job that would take the abuse of ridding on the front bumper. Well if I thought regular POR15 was amazing this stuff is more amazing. It looks like marble when done right. Or even as glossy a new kitchen sink. (I will post pics of the ped later).
You can use Hardnose over other paints and bare metal. But for best results use Hardnose over regular por15. You will get a perfect rollout with a deep satin finish. You will never have to worry about gas or brake fluid wrecking your paint job. If you need repair you just paint again.
Here is some random web shots of POR15 and hardnose. Remember this stuff is brushed on. Again amazing..
I painted some pipes with this stuff and beat with a hammer. The pipe smashed and the paint still did not peel or even chip. It was scuffed to hell sure. I painted a pop can and let dry. I smashed the pop can with no chipping or peeling. Amazing stuff. after Katrina Por15 took pics of cars that had por15 on the chassis. (hot rodders use this stuff) The Por15 cars that had por15 paint on the frames were still like new after salt water attack for over a year.
Bigheads tips
Only buy a pint. One pint did my hole dingo with some to spair.
You must use the por15 chems. (Marine clean & Metal ready No exeptions)
DO NOT GET ANY POR15 ON YOUR SKIN!!! FAIR WARNING
Sandblast if new cart or shinny smooth metal.
Rusty frames and parts just wire brush then use Por15 as instructed.
Some guys sanblast then let surface rust develope then por15.
Do many googles before you try this stuff. You have to get it right. Do not skip any of the instructions.
Use two coats. The first coat as light as you can. The 2nd medium coat will roll/level out perfect.
Look for the POR15 starter kit from POR15 web site. This is enough to do a kart and will save you big money for the bottles are smaller. Like this one. (paint your Kart for $24 plus shipping plus 3 rattle cans)
http://www.tcpglobal.com/AutoBodyDepot/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemNo=POR+SSKB
Paint your kart with Por15 for about $$35, Por15 and Hardnose for about $75. Then beat it smash it and bend it and still have a nice paint job. Best deal for the perfect restore or a tuff cheap paint job.
Not BS'ing
POR-15® is a high-tech, high performance rust-preventive coating designed for application directly on rusted or seasoned metal surfaces. It dries to an incredible rock-hard, non-porous finish that won't chip, crack, or peel, and it prevents rust from recurring by protecting metal from further exposure to moisture.
Use it to coat rusty frames, floor pans, farm equipment, marine equipment, or even a heavily corroded battery tray.
POR-15® is sensitive to UV light (sun) and must be topcoated for prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Topcoating is not required for areas not exposed to sunlight.
Okay you may be asking it will not chip? Right right? Well this stuff does not chip. It scuffs but will not chip. and you can rub the scuffs out with your thumb to get a glossy finish again.
The reason I made this thread is this is the perfect stuff to paint Karts. You can brsuh it on with any brush or sponge. The POR15 wil self level to a gloss sattin finish. Heck you could even put it on with a SOS pad and it will leval out. You can use a roller as well. No need for spray guns and all that other stuff. I painted this mango dingo for about $50. It will never chip peel or fade again.
Some pics of a POR15 Dingo. (you can see my greasy fingers prints is these pics)
Okay Por15 must be top coated for it is UV sensitive. All you do is rattle can over the Por15. You must do it while the POR15 is still tacky. This way the top coat bonds with the por15.
Por15 is a tricky and weird product. It likes rusty metal not clean new shinny metal. On new karts you would have to sand blast to get por5 to bond right. WHEN USING POR15 YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INTRUCTIONS TO THE T OR YOU WILL FAIL. I PROMISS YOU THAT. AND DO NOT GET ANY OF IT ON YOU. IT WILL NOT COME OFF FOR 2 WEEKS. TRUST ME I KNOW.
The finish is not as deep as powder coat. If you want a show kart get the powder coat. But if you have a thrasher kart that you never want to paint again then use POR15. But Por15 has a product called HARDNOSE PAINT.
This is from POR15 web site
HARDNOSETMpaints are tough, glossy, two-component coatings for use over primed or painted surfaces.
They are moisture cured, so exposure to moisture and humidity will actually improve their performance and strength.
When fully cured, HARDNOSETM Paints are rock-hard, chemical resistant, non-porous, and incredibly tough. Durable and easily cleaned, they will not crack, chip, peel, or fade with age. HARDNOSETM Paints will withstand even the most intensive UV environments.
These beautiful, two-component coatings are stronger than any color paints you have ever tried. The long-lasting brilliant colors will look terrific wherever you use them, and will withstand incredible abuse. You'll be amazed and delighted at how well HARDNOSETM paints hold up under conditions that would quickly destroy ordinary finishes.
HARDNOSETM paints are also excellent for industrial applications. Use our safety yellow or orange colors on machinery guards or heavy equipment, and then stand back and marvel at how long they last under abuse.
Put HARDNOSETM Paints on the chassis of your car, truck, or motorcycle, and quit worrying about stone chips and gravel roads. You'll be amazed at the toughness!
I painted a vintage moped with hardnose. I picked this stuff for the moped would get gas spilled on the tank. Also the moped rides on the front bumper of a motorhome. So I wanted a paint job that would take the abuse of ridding on the front bumper. Well if I thought regular POR15 was amazing this stuff is more amazing. It looks like marble when done right. Or even as glossy a new kitchen sink. (I will post pics of the ped later).
You can use Hardnose over other paints and bare metal. But for best results use Hardnose over regular por15. You will get a perfect rollout with a deep satin finish. You will never have to worry about gas or brake fluid wrecking your paint job. If you need repair you just paint again.
Here is some random web shots of POR15 and hardnose. Remember this stuff is brushed on. Again amazing..
I painted some pipes with this stuff and beat with a hammer. The pipe smashed and the paint still did not peel or even chip. It was scuffed to hell sure. I painted a pop can and let dry. I smashed the pop can with no chipping or peeling. Amazing stuff. after Katrina Por15 took pics of cars that had por15 on the chassis. (hot rodders use this stuff) The Por15 cars that had por15 paint on the frames were still like new after salt water attack for over a year.
Bigheads tips
Only buy a pint. One pint did my hole dingo with some to spair.
You must use the por15 chems. (Marine clean & Metal ready No exeptions)
DO NOT GET ANY POR15 ON YOUR SKIN!!! FAIR WARNING
Sandblast if new cart or shinny smooth metal.
Rusty frames and parts just wire brush then use Por15 as instructed.
Some guys sanblast then let surface rust develope then por15.
Do many googles before you try this stuff. You have to get it right. Do not skip any of the instructions.
Use two coats. The first coat as light as you can. The 2nd medium coat will roll/level out perfect.
Look for the POR15 starter kit from POR15 web site. This is enough to do a kart and will save you big money for the bottles are smaller. Like this one. (paint your Kart for $24 plus shipping plus 3 rattle cans)
http://www.tcpglobal.com/AutoBodyDepot/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemNo=POR+SSKB
Paint your kart with Por15 for about $$35, Por15 and Hardnose for about $75. Then beat it smash it and bend it and still have a nice paint job. Best deal for the perfect restore or a tuff cheap paint job.
Not BS'ing
