POR15 over paint?

mpdykeman · Post by **mpdykeman** » Tue May 18, 2004 7:45 pm

Im replacing my luggage shelf this weekend. It was all I could do to wire brush the grey paint that came on the part from the factory off the edges where welding will occur.

When it is all done I want to coat the bottom with POR15. Do you think I will have any problems if I just sand off the shine before applying?

Thanx.

JC-ATL · Post by **JC-ATL** » Wed May 19, 2004 5:19 am

Yes, you will have problems. POR-15 is a great product, but it's only designed to stick to bare steel.

theo_m24 · Post by **theo_m24** » Wed May 19, 2004 7:56 pm

its worked for me over paint....

Just skuff the surface, Problem for you is por-15 isn't for direct sunlight....You'll definetly have problems down the road...

Have it sandblasted then powdercoated, A lot of powder coating shops can do sand blasting.....

It will cost you more but as far as finish and weather protection nothing beats powder coating.........

JC-ATL · Post by **JC-ATL** » Thu May 20, 2004 6:12 am

Okay, now ignore Theo, and listen to me again.

POR-15 is DESIGNED to work on bare steel. If you put it over paint, while it may stick initially, it will not work as it was intended, for starters, and is likely to peel off in big old sheets.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 20, 2004 7:08 pm

I actually talked to a rep about this very thing when I ordered my Por-15....