So I finally have the front suspension frame area ready for POR15. Some if it already has one coat from a year ago when I jumped the gun a bit. Do I need to scuff the area that already has a coat before putting a second on?
Do you guys like foam or bristle brushes to apply it? (not going to spray it for a number of reasons)
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Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
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Re: Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
According to POR 15's instructions, you should lightly sand the area first. I've used both types of brushes to apply and haven't found a huge difference in them. The stuff goes on like water no matter what you use. The foam does seem to spread it out more evenly and the regular brush applies faster. Brush marks don't really matter since the paint self-levels so well.
If you're top-coating just for looks, then consider using a UV coat instead of POR15. It will help the paint hold its color for a longer time.
If you're top-coating just for looks, then consider using a UV coat instead of POR15. It will help the paint hold its color for a longer time.
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Re: Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
Just don't forget the final, and very important step: a good coat of quality wax.
In baseball, running into someone is apparently a "collision".
But doing the same thing in a car somehow makes it an "accident".
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Re: Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
You wax your suspension parts?!?
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Re: Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
Jimmy doesn't wax the topside his cars, just the underside of his cars.Steve Simmons wrote:You wax your suspension parts?!?
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Re: Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
Well, yes, the underside, and also the inside of the glove box.
In baseball, running into someone is apparently a "collision".
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Re: Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
Well Jimmy,
Don't forget that long handled tooth brush you have for polishing the inside of your exhaust pipe!
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Don't forget that long handled tooth brush you have for polishing the inside of your exhaust pipe!
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Re: Second coat of POR15 - steps before applying?
I only apply wax to the portion between the downpipe and the muffler.
No toothbrush, regardless of length of its handle, can be used for that.
Luckily, Proctor & Gamble has a special tool for the purpose, which while quite pricey is just the ticket for keeping your pipes clean and shiny inside.
No toothbrush, regardless of length of its handle, can be used for that.
Luckily, Proctor & Gamble has a special tool for the purpose, which while quite pricey is just the ticket for keeping your pipes clean and shiny inside.
In baseball, running into someone is apparently a "collision".
But doing the same thing in a car somehow makes it an "accident".
But doing the same thing in a car somehow makes it an "accident".