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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 55 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 55 | Well I finally did it. I've got the frame painted with black POR15 and it seems great. But I want to keep it looking that way. I plan on covering the POR15 with their black coat. The question is how soon should I apply the top coat? It seems to me that sanding to give the paint tooth to grip would lesson the ability of the POR15 to be an absolute seal around the metal. My frame is as good as new and I'd like to keep it that way. Would appreciate advice. Thank you in ADVANCE, design that is-------- | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 80 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 80 | I painted the frame w/ a gloss black alkyd enamel within about 4 hrs. after applying the POR.
The POR, still being a little tacky, knocked down the high sheen.
Seems to be holding up well, has a nice satin finish.
If you wait for a full cure on the POR you many need to scuff to insure a bond.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Funton, somewhere on the por15 web site, or written on the can, those windows for painting or recoating are mentioned. If you like it the way it is then why not leave it that way... which is what I did. As tough as it is a little scuffing is not going to hurt it or cause it not to seal. Your comments are just another testament that its good stuff. Little tough to work with considering the fumes and the way it dries but it does the job!!... HOw about some  | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | On a frame, you don't neccessarily have to topcoat it. I did mine over 10 years ago, it's still just as shiny as the day i put it on. But, it has not had any exposure to UV. However, as mentioned, it should have the window for application onthe can. Check on the topcoat can, it should say how long the base POR has to set before topcoating.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | You have the frame accessible now, so go ahead and top coat it. If it is already cured, you will need the POR etch primer. You can get it in rattle cans or quarts. That will make it adhere better. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 31 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 31 |
jomichael is right!...use self etching primer and then top coat if por 15 is already cured. Don't sand or scuff it! You need to follow directions to the T if you want success with their products. I always contact the folks at west coast coatings, they are always very helpful and a wealth of knowledge. Their products are designed to be used with por 15..Good Luck!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 | And hey, that stuff does come off your skin after 3 or 4 weeks. | | |
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