I have been using POR-15 for close to 15+ years now. I first found out
about it from people who were restoring air cooled VWs back in the 1990s.
The MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember when using POR-15 is to Follow the
Directions EXACTLY.
Whenever I have spoken to people who complained it did not work, 99.999% of
the time those people had not followed the directions.
Most of my old VWs have POR-15 on them somewhere. After only a few years, my
2004 Toyota 4Runner had POR-15 on it as well.
BTW, it is very important that the POR-15 can be sealed well. A long time
user of POR-15 told me not to open the lid of the POR-15 can when using it.
Instead turn the can over and poke a small hole in the bottom of the can.
Pour the POR-15 out using the hole, wipe the can, then seal the can with a
sheet metal screw that fits the hole and a rubber washer. Be careful not to
over tighten the screw or it will not seal well. If necessary use the next
size larger screw and rubber washer to seal the can. Store the unused POR-15
in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
Unless you have a real large rust area to cover, you might consider buying a
six pack of the small cans. It is more expensive that way but smaller cans
gives one more flexibility. Buying a six pack also gives you the ability to
get a variety of the POR-15 colors they sell. That is what I usually do
because sometimes I need a different color other than the flat black POR-15.
Lastly, pay attention to the cautions when applying POR-15. Proper
ventilation is very important as is eye protection and gloves.
POR-15 does not wash off if you get it on your skin and it dries..
Eventually it does come off along with some of your skin.
-----Original Message-----
From: Holland Phillips
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 12:44 PM
To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list
Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Spotting and Preventing Rust?
Check out www.por15.com. I've used this stuff, and it really sticks to
rusty surfaces, and provides a very tough coating.
~Holland
On Sep 3, 2014 9:09 AM, "Larry Velez" <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi 16vers,
My GTI spent most of its life in the northeast, now she sleeps in the
SouthEast (which might have its own moisture problems).
Are you guys taking any steps to try to prevent or reduce the onset of
rust on our aging treasures?
Also, any guides out there for where to check for rust and how often to
keep track of it?
Lastly, any treatments to try to slow down any rust that might already
have started?
Short of dipping the car and restoring them (like on those shows on
Velocity where they make it sound so easy to spent "900 hours of labor" on
a car to restore it), what preventative maintenance of the body do you
guys think should be taken on our classics?
Larry
91 GTI 16V
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