I’ve read everything I can find in here about POR-15. But nothing I can find really describes the consistency of the product. I understand what it’s used for and read both the pros and cons. I was hoping that someone could explain if it goes on thick like tar and dries hard. I’ve read that I can be sprayed at 25 PSI so presumably it can be thinned or is thin enough to spray?

I replaced some areas under the back seat and just want to make sure they are as sealed up and protected as possible… recommendations are welcome. I’m looking for something that is thick and can be brushed on that will prevent rust seal and protect.

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POR has a very 'liquid' consistency. It brushes on like paint and then dries with no streaks (or at least it did with me.) It looked like it had been sprayed on. It is some powerful stuff. You for sure don't want to get it on your skin. They recommend use of a respirator and I was glad I used one. Once you open the can of POR you must put waxed paper down between the can and the top. If you don't you will not be able to get the top off again. This stuff has a finish that is like steel. I used it on the floor pans of a 82 GMC Jimmy a year ago. No rust is visible. You need to follow their instructions to the letter. It is a four step process start to finish.
Good luck, Mike

So in your option is the por-15 the hot ticket or should I be looking for something else?

When you used it on your pans were they new/replaced, or old and rusty and the por-15 fixed them up?

The pans in the GMC were rusty. There had been a leak in the gasket between the fixed roof and the removable top. There was also a leak in the front windshield. These leaks had probably been going on for years before I found out what was happening. The pans were very rusty and the rust had eaten through in some spots. I first cleaned the pans with a right angle grinder removing all the rust I could. I patched the small holes with a product called MarineTex-a great product. I then applied the POR product- Marine Clean, Metal Ready, and then two coats of their paint-following their instructions to the letter. As I said, no problem for a year. The POR is made to be painted over rusty surfaces (with all scale and loose debis removed.) I think it is a great product. Do a search on this site and you will see much conversation regarding POR.
Mike

Great stuff. Go for it.

You can do rusty metal or new metal that has been sandblasted or sprayed with their metal etcher. The stuff is awesome. you can brush it on in thin coats and it looks sprayed. It is very tough and wont chip or peel off. It actually penetrates in to the pores of the metal and you can weld the metal with this stuff on it. Best on the market.

Dont use it there.Its for rusty pitted metal.Not clean metal.It will peel off in sheets if applied to clean metal.

I have used it on new metal on my camaro and chevelle, the trick for it to hold forever and not peel is the metal prep. Strip all coatings, clean well and etch.

Great stuff. donot use if area is to be in sunlight...the por 15 will turn grayish...but you can get the topcoat stuuf they have to paint over the por 15

Originally posted by 70isfine:
Dont use it there.Its for rusty pitted metal.Not clean metal.It will peel off in sheets if applied to clean metal. Not so. You must, however, use the Metal Ready etching solution. I've used it for years on clean metal to prevent rust from occuring. I've had no problems with peeling.

Check with POR. They have brochures explaning the full procedure for using their products.

Used it on ALL of my suspension components and frame after they were sandblasted. Used the Metal Ready to etch the surface then brushed it on. I did go back and scuff sand some places and then sprayed where my son got a little over zealous and it caused runs. But otherwise, it is as tough as nails. GO AHEAD AND BEAT IT WITH A HAMMER.IT WON"T CHIP.

Mike