Re: [MV] rust converter to use in mil vehicle restorations

From: uniquemachine@cybcon.com
Date: Wed May 18 2005 - 10:18:03 PDT


I have used some fancy stuff called POR-15 that can be sprayed or
brushed on. Turned black when dry. Also used some stuff in a
spray paint type can that I got from Walmart

Jon

On 18 May 2005, at 9:43, Horrocks, Aaron wrote:

> I had used some in the trunk of my 1970 Plymouth, as there was a small
> leak and water was getting it slightly rusty under the carpet. As a
> preventative measure, I used the paint on stuff. It was clearish to
> start and turned a firm dark transparent resin-like substance after it
> dried up. It chemically bonds to the rust and seals everything up...
> It's great stuff, but I'd only recommend it for places that are out of
> the normal view. Under carpet, inside of wheel wells, the underside of
> a vehicle, etc etc. This was about 5 or 6 years ago, so sorry I don't
> remember the brand I used.
>
> Aaron Horrocks
> Airsoft Reenactor's Group, Mopar Alley, MVCC, NRA, & Saint Jame's
> Grenadier Member 1952 M38A1 1970 Plymouth 1986 G.P. Medium
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org] On
> Behalf Of Mike Davidsen Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 9:35 AM To:
> Military Vehicles Mailing List Subject: [MV] rust converter to use in
> mil vehicle restorations
>
> I have seen older ads of rust converter, paint-like materials that you
> spray or brush on just like paint, but converts the rust (not flaky
> rust, but surface rust only) into hardened metal. Not a perfect job,
> but will get the job done in hard to sandblast areas.
>
> Anyone have any experience with these types of paints, and if so, what
> brand do you recommend? Thanks,
>
> Mike
> mike@aspirationsoftware.com
> 1967 M725 ambulance
> 1964 M416 1/4-ton trailer
>
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