From: Bill Kealey (cwkealey@atlanticbb.net)
Date: Wed May 18 2005 - 15:59:50 PDT
Dave,
The rust converter does not just cover the paint but chemically changes it
to a hard finish which can be painted over or left alone.
I haven't used POR 15 and can't comment on it.
The rust converter that I have used goes on with a cream colored thick
liquid about the consistency of paint. Within about 30 minutes it turns
black and drys. You can paint over it or leave it black. I have found that
the rust converter will rust in the places that did not have rust when it
was applied. Which since it only works on rusted surfaces (surface rust)
the other places naturally are not protected and so, this is why I prefer to
stop the rust then clean the surface if I am painting something to be
pretty. I do not like to sand or sandblast metal, especially body metal as
it is thin already.
My present jeep project is going to be a frame up restoration once I get
back to it. I will probably buy POR 15 as I have heard so much positive
about it and there is a lot of surface to clean and paint.
Hope this helps somewhat, Bill Kealey
MVPA #24623
1954 Willys M38A1 USMC jeep
Associate Member USMC League - Mountainside Marines
1972 AM Gen M35A2 USA 2-1/2 ton truck w/winch
1985 Turtle Mountain MFG. M105A2 USAF 1-1/2 ton trailer
1982 Honda GL500 Interstate Silverwing
Assoc. Member Rawlings, MD VFD
MD DNR PD Alumni Association
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