Author Topic: POR engine enamel experiences queried (Read 5764 times)

Quantum TD · « **on:** June 20, 2008, 10:14:03 am »

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

Quantum TD · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2008, 08:51:01 am »

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.

zukgod1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2008, 08:55:23 am »

POR works very well from what I've seen.

Why don't ya post up some pics of the prep. pain and finished product?

FWD.MOTION · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2008, 09:01:37 am »

id like to see your pics of the work too, sounds interesting...

jimfoo · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2008, 09:17:32 am »

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.

homerj1 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2008, 02:58:08 pm »

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

Darth Garry · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2008, 09:53:42 am »

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

Quantum TD · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2008, 11:52:19 am »

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.

gigaz2 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2008, 02:39:13 pm »

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)