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POR engine enamel experiences queried
by
Quantum TD
on 20 Jun, 2008 10:14
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I know quite a few people here have painted their blocks with POR engine enamel, I just wanted to get some views on the following:
1) Color choice to match the VW green bleock
2) Ease of application
3) Longevity
Input is appreciated. Thanks
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#1
by
Quantum TD
on 26 Jun, 2008 08:51
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So I guess no one has used it? I thought I saw someone here posting that they had used it. Oh well. I think I'll try it anyway.
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#2
by
zukgod1
on 26 Jun, 2008 08:55
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POR works very well from what I've seen.
Why don't ya post up some pics of the prep. pain and finished product?
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#3
by
FWD.MOTION
on 26 Jun, 2008 09:01
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id like to see your pics of the work too, sounds interesting...
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#4
by
jimfoo
on 26 Jun, 2008 09:17
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I know a lot of the LR people use their rust preventative frame paint and are very happy with it. If the engine paint is at all like the frame paint, don't get it on your skin or you will be wearing it for weeks.
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#5
by
homerj1
on 26 Jun, 2008 14:58
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I used it on a Tr6 frame and it was very durable. Even after 3 seasons of driving, the POR15 finish was shiny and new looking.
Ditto on the "don't get it on your skin". It took weeks for the stuff to wear off my skin.
Finally, the key to adhesion is surface prep. POR15 carries a "surface prep" kit .
Aivars
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#6
by
Darth Garry
on 07 Jul, 2008 09:53
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I used POR engine enamel on my truck, it's held up very well. But like they said above, surface prep is key, follow the directions to the letter and it should last a long time. I used "buick green", it's not very close to the VW color, but I like it regardless.
So far I've put about 30K on it, with just a few touch ups here and there.
Garry
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#7
by
Quantum TD
on 07 Jul, 2008 11:52
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Thanks. I'm probably gonna get into the stuff this month and practice on a 16V motor for my Jetta GLI. I'll post some results.
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#8
by
gigaz2
on 07 Jul, 2008 14:39
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I used regular spray paint (3 layers) and then Motip high temperature varnish (clear, another 3 or 4 layers)
surface prep is everything! I cleaned and sanded the block, except a few corners, those spots are a shame!
on the test block: (renault gasser, done 10kKm and still looks the part)
