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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 86 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 86 | I just finished making the new flatbed for Emily and an ready to prep/prime/paint it. For maximum protection of the underside I am considering using POR-15. Since the metal is all new, would a good degreasing with Xylene, then prep with phosphoric acid be enough before the POR-15? Are there other products that would be better on the new metal that would give the same level of protection? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | I know POR recommend using their 'Metal Ready' spray.
(I suppose they would,as it's another one of their products!):D
It leaves a nickel plate look on clean new metal and seems to give a good 'key' for the POR-15.
I've used it extensively on mine and have been pleased with the results.
Just remember about the UV sensitivity.It should be O.K. on the underside though....
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 275 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 275 | If you really want to protect the underside, get it coated with Rhino Liner. But POR-15 works great to. And I've never had any problems with adhesion on mew metal.
Frank
No better smell than that of fresh paint. I've been building and painting cars/trucks for 47 years. Not gonna stop now. http://www.coxcustomcars.com/ | | |
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