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

From: Steve & Jeannie Keith (cckw@comcast.net)
Date: Wed May 18 2005 - 12:17:15 PDT


FORTH: If you need to re-seal the can, make sure there is no POR
in the lid sealing grove. If there is some in there, you may never get
the top off again.....

Steve AKA Dr Deuce

----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry J. Fackovec" <HFackovec@EasternEMS.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 1:29 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] rust converter to use in mil vehicle restorations

> Hi Mike:
>
> POR 15 5 (Paint over Rust) is a great product, I have used it on several
> restorations and it is fabulous.
>
> It is a self leveling black paint, also comes in clear. It dries to a
> porcelin like hardness. Does not adhere to clean metal or painted
> surfaces, but converts the rusty surface somehow. It can then be primed
> and painted.
>
> Three WARNINGS:
>
> FIRST: DO NOT GET IT ON YOUR HANDS, CLOTHES, DOG, CHILD OR ANYTHING ELSE
> THAT YOU DO NOT WANT BLACK TILL IT WEARS OFF. (I thought they were
> kidding about not getting it on your skin, I walked around with black
> hands for weeks, it gets into the pores and does not wash out.
>
> SECOND: Do not use it in your good spray gun, it will not clean out. (I
> have a really nice DeVabliss HVLP gun for sale cheap
>
> THIRD: If you need a gallon of it, buy 4 quart cans- it is best to use
> it fresh out of the can, not a previously opened can.
>
> Good luck, It is a bit expensive, but worth it.
> Hank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org] On
> Behalf Of Mike Davidsen
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 12:35 PM
> 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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