I Painted Over my Rust! - Dodge Diesel

Ridiculous · 03-22-2007, 07:40 PM

you know POR15. i ordered the starter kit awile ago to fix the rust on the bottom of my doors, and got it via ups today so i decided to try it out. pretty straight forward process, but tedious, do this and wait, now do this and wait some more. but i hope it's all worth it. i went with the silver in hopes it matched my factory two tone and it's not a bad match, a shade darker, but not bad. i only got my driver's door done for the fact that it started raining and getting dark anyway so i closed up to let her dry and i'll takcle the passenger and two extended cab doors at a later date.

so, with you that have experience with this stuff, does it really work and is it worth it? i heard it was but i just want some more positive, aaaand negative if you have any.

Forrest Nearing · 03-22-2007, 07:52 PM

it works awesome. very tough finish when cured

Box5 · 03-22-2007, 08:18 PM

did u get all the rust sanded/ground off before you painted it?

ib516 · 03-22-2007, 08:34 PM

POR = Paint OVER Rust

Box5 · 03-22-2007, 08:35 PM

yea but it's still smart to get the rust off before you paint it.

Ridiculous · 03-22-2007, 08:42 PM

well kinda. i just followed the directions. the rusty color was gone, but the bubbles (or whatever you wanna call them) was still there.

Crimedog · 03-22-2007, 08:47 PM

I have always heard that the POR 15 does not adhere to to bare metal properly. It relies on rust to form a strong bond. My buddy painted his whole frame with it a few years ago, just removed the scale with a wire brush, that was about it. It is still nice and rust free today. It faded a little bit because he didn't top coat it to protect it from UV rays, but looks 100 times better than rust. It's worth the money!

Forrest Nearing · 03-22-2007, 09:16 PM

yup, you just want to knock the scale off

TIMMY22 · 03-22-2007, 09:18 PM

i'd like to paint my whole chassis whith a flat black POR.

Ridiculous · 03-22-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIMMY22

i'd like to paint my whole chassis whith a flat black POR.

i would too. but i bet if you wanted to do it right, i would assume that the whole body would have to be pulled off, correct? and that's a lot of work. unless i get really really bored one day with some money, i'll just stick to the little stuff

Underpsi · 03-22-2007, 10:23 PM

What colours can you get it in? Would using it on your frame be more effective then powdercoating the frame if you were to strip it completely anyways?

Ridiculous · 03-22-2007, 10:31 PM

they got: black, clear, grey, semi-gloss black, silver. but i don't know the answer to the second part of your question. sorry.

bnold · 03-22-2007, 10:40 PM

Just like rustoleum rusty metal primer... needs a rusty surface to dry out otherwise it doesn't take a top coat too well...

carbuff · 03-23-2007, 01:56 AM

hey post some pics here!!!

cumminsdriver635 · 03-23-2007, 11:34 AM

The bottom of my door is too far gone for any kind of paint. Just needs a new door, or to be cut out, and have a piece welded in.

Eric

03-22-2007, 08:34 PM	#4
ib516 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sask, Canada Posts: 520 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	POR = Paint OVER Rust __________________ 2007 3500 SRW Megacab 4x4 5.9L Cummins w/48RE and 3.73 rear Hypertech Max Energy, 4" MBRP turbo back, built 48RE DTR Megacab Club Member #218

03-22-2007, 08:47 PM	#7
Crimedog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Buffalo, MN Posts: 1,524 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have always heard that the POR 15 does not adhere to to bare metal properly. It relies on rust to form a strong bond. My buddy painted his whole frame with it a few years ago, just removed the scale with a wire brush, that was about it. It is still nice and rust free today. It faded a little bit because he didn't top coat it to protect it from UV rays, but looks 100 times better than rust. It's worth the money! __________________ Matt GOD BLESS AMERICA MINE - 1994 Ram 2500 CTD, 4X4,Goerend's awesome tranny, 5" straight to 5" stacks, 3K GSK, 0 full forward for pulling, AFC full forward, 16.5*, BHAF, 370's, +.010 HG, ARP studs, D25s, 315 ProComp Muds, flames, spray in bedliner on rockers, Boost, EGT & Trans temp Dad's- 2004.5 Dodge 3/4 ton Cummins 600 SLT, auto, Blizzard 810 Power Plow

03-22-2007, 09:18 PM	#9
TIMMY22 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Land of milk and honey. Posts: 1,968 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	i'd like to paint my whole chassis whith a flat black POR. __________________ '92 D250 LE 4x2 5 speed, No payments, No Muffler, No rust, Locktite on Killer Bolts plus KDP, EGT and Boost Gauges on A-Pillar, Fuel screw 1 turn, Smoke screw 2 turns, Timing bump, 366 Spring. 3.54's, ~161K '91 W250 Gas to Diesel Conversion, Auto 727, Goerend converter, 3.07's non I/C, Custom Turbo back 4 in. exhaust, Firestone Air-Ride, KDP killed, Body off Chassis restoration ~216K '71 Wife

03-22-2007, 10:23 PM	#11
Underpsi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,125 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	What colours can you get it in? Would using it on your frame be more effective then powdercoating the frame if you were to strip it completely anyways? __________________ 1989 D250 5spd, Hurst shifter, 20in Eagle Alloys, .020 over head gasket, O-rings, Extensive port/polish, ARP head studs, 62/14, 6X.18's, Pump turned up, AFC lever delete, Stock exh straight piped, AFE Mega cannon filter, Isspro EV series Pyro, Boost, and Fuel Pressure. 1996 3500 Auto, 215 pump, ground fuel plate with 6 inch stacks

03-22-2007, 10:40 PM	#13
bnold Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas area Posts: 2,167 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Just like rustoleum rusty metal primer... needs a rusty surface to dry out otherwise it doesn't take a top coat too well... __________________ 2011 3500 SRW 4x4 800lb/ft Laramie - STOCK 2011 Jetta TDI 6spd 2001 2500 6spd P7100 SOLD

03-22-2007, 07:52 PM	#2
Forrest Nearing Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,800 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	it works awesome. very tough finish when cured

03-22-2007, 08:18 PM	#3
Box5 Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellingham, Wa Posts: 1,290 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	did u get all the rust sanded/ground off before you painted it?

03-22-2007, 08:35 PM	#5
Box5 Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellingham, Wa Posts: 1,290 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	yea but it's still smart to get the rust off before you paint it.

03-22-2007, 08:42 PM	#6
Ridiculous Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 775 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	well kinda. i just followed the directions. the rusty color was gone, but the bubbles (or whatever you wanna call them) was still there.

03-22-2007, 09:16 PM	#8
Forrest Nearing Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,800 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	yup, you just want to knock the scale off

03-22-2007, 10:31 PM	#12
Ridiculous Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 775 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	they got: black, clear, grey, semi-gloss black, silver. but i don't know the answer to the second part of your question. sorry.

03-23-2007, 01:56 AM	#14
carbuff Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	hey post some pics here!!!

03-23-2007, 11:34 AM	#15
cumminsdriver635 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Garrard county, Kentucky Posts: 3,077 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The bottom of my door is too far gone for any kind of paint. Just needs a new door, or to be cut out, and have a piece welded in. Eric __________________ Mine: 94 2500 4x4 12 valve 200k+miles 3:55 LSD Dana 80 337hp/772tq before turbo Fuel:#0 Plate, 4K GSK, 191 DV's, 215 Injectors, 16* timing Air: HX40/16 Tranny: Stock 47rh w/ Built Goerend VB and Triple Disc Converter, billet apply lever, Suncoast flexplate, billet input and a lockup switch Other Stuff: 4in to 6in bull hauler, EV Isspro gauges,16x8 Eagle 058's Awaiting installation:New Era 370's Dads: Stock 98 4x4 12 valve 5 speed. Single Stack Club Member #4

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