I know Eastwood carries it but man, its expensive and shipping is high too. Do any retailers (Napa, Box store auto parts, etc.) carry this stuff or something similar?
I bought some a couple years ago - did some searching around and the cheapest I found it was on Ebay. The stuff certainly isn't cheap, but it has worked great for me.... proving to me that it was worth the $$. Malcolm
It's pretty much a fair trade item.It will be about the same cost any way you go. Buying at a local retailer will save you shipping though.
Thanks guys... I have heard its a great product. I used a product called Extend back in the day (insert jokes here), that turned the rust to black and was paintable and all. But, I have heard POR 15 is about the best thing going now. Want to use the 'clear version' to touch up a few spots on my truck. Mostly where the tail gate chains have banged the paint off. Not so much for the looks aspect as the protection. I live in Florida about 2 miles from the beach so rust is a definite concern.
I bought some from an ad in hemmings. Cheap, used some three years ago and just used it probally last week. Just remember to put it in the shop fridge after opening.....It will last long....if you get it on your hands or arms, plan on it being there for 2 weeks!!!!
I work for a paint company called ICI Paints. We sell a product call BAR-RUST 235. From what i can tell about the product its the same as por15 but the downfall is that its 2 part and is something a little better for a frame or bottom of a car not really a body. something to keep in mind, not really sure what you are painting.
Keep in mind that POR15 is NOT a rust killer. The surface you paint must be very clean and free from silicates from sanding. If it's a big enough area (and important enough) you might want to use the POR15 new metal primer. I've used black on an engine block and Old Gold on a Jaguar head. What I like about POR15 is that you can brush it as well as spray it. (If you need a black rust killer paint, you can get that at Eastwood) I get a kick out of the instructions that warn if you drip sweat into the can, the paint is ruined. So here I am painting something with POR and it's 98 degrees, and I'm doing nothing BUT sweating, slinging water all over the place Store in fridge is a good idea. I usually just buy it direct. Patrick
I know here in Missouri, you can get it at Car Quest. I'm not sure if that's a nation wide store though.
I've bought it at my local ppg paint shop. I would think other auto body supply shops would sell it. I think it was about $38 a quart.
i've found several 'civilian' vendors at larger swap meets. they 'told' of their distributorship arrangements with the 'company'. the 'civilian' vendor had been warned he was selling his product in another vendors area, something do do with 'protected territory agreement'. if quanity is a problem they do sell some colors in pints [cost me $17 for a pint of silver, a quart was $29---oct 07]. i'd call the 'company' to see if anyone in your area is a 'civilian' vendor. BTW one particularily rusty piece i used their reducer/solvent to 'dilute' my first coat and followed with 2 coats of 'pure' product to get the desired coverage. ALWAYS WEAR LATEX GLOVES! if you don't you'll have to wear the POR 15 off any skin! another use i found was the background for concrete curb house numbers--it's been almost 8 years and POR 15 is still there! thanx---redryder
POR-15 is just one of several products that are basically the same formula and work the same way...encapsulating the rust. I stock KBS and Bill Hirsch who both have good products. By the way, the developer of POR-15 now works for KBS. POR-15 must be absolutely clean prior to use. Others don't have that requirement and can be painted on over brushed rust.
Not sure if you've purchased or have considered other options, but I used a product called Rust Bullet. It is a 1-part application and really covers well. It is paintable and needs to be as it only comes in silver. Goes right over rusted areas or painted (need to rough up) surfaces.
A buddy and I have used both Por 15 and the KBS as JDHolmes mentioned and liked both products equally! One thing to remember, if you are lying on your back under the car make sure you wear a full face shield. You do not want to get any on you at all because it takes for ever and a day for it to come off. MIke
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I had it on the stepside bed of a 59 chevy for two years with no real issues, I think it's a bit more tolerant than people give it credit for...
I painted the front frame of my 59 while the fenders were off and it sat outside exposed to the sun for a month or 2 during the summer and it turned chalky
I use it on floors, trunks, undersides, and backsides of panels. Works well. If you are looking for a bit cheaper alternative, I've used Master Series Coatings in place of POR-15. Last time I ordered, it was about 8-10 bucks cheaper. Works just as well, in fact, I like it better. They also sell a 2 part clear that is almost bulletproof. I put it over regular basecoat paint, on the underside of a 57 Chevy I built a long time ago, and it help up great. Used it on the firewall, and inside the trunk, too, anywhere it would see a lot of abuse.
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