# POR-15...who has used this before **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 17, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050 "2013-04-17T13:10:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/1 "2013-04-17T13:10:46Z")
Last thread about this was back in 2007 Anyone use it lately? I have a few parts I may do. If I dont Ill just powder coat them. Is it true POR-15 does not hold up well in the sun? Works great on metal but has anyone tried aluminum, like a valve cover? thx ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/2 "2013-04-17T13:18:24Z")
Whatever you do don’t get it on your face. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/3 "2013-04-17T13:37:26Z")
Should come off right?!?! Lol, I have read a lot of people saying do not get this stuff on you…wth ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/4 "2013-04-17T13:42:41Z")
You know POR stands for Paint Over Rust… right? Why would you use it on an aluminum valve cover? ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/5 "2013-04-17T13:52:43Z")
I’ve used it on suspension pieces etc… if you get it on you, youll have it on you for a week or two. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/6 "2013-04-17T14:29:40Z")
I did the bottom of the pickup truck bed last year. Like newman said though, it’s made to use over rust. X… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/7 "2013-04-17T14:34:50Z")
just use some crinkle paint on a valve cover. POR 15 works great but not for what you are suggesting. ---
**Author:** ![cretinx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cretinx/32/6121_2.png) [@cretinx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cretinx)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/8 "2013-04-17T14:34:51Z")
my friend did his entire Mercedes Benz 560SEL with Por15 - it was fucking sweet. ---
**Author:** ![seth13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/seth13/32/8038_2.png) [@seth13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/seth13)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/9 "2013-04-17T15:11:37Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > just use some crinkle paint on a valve cover. POR 15 works great but not for what you are suggesting. This. Wrinkle Coat by VHT. If you let it air dry it will come out great. If you bake it it’s even better. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/10 "2013-04-17T16:12:09Z")
Can you use this over painted surfaces that are rusted or does it have to be bare metal? Also, where do you get it locally? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/11 "2013-04-17T17:11:52Z")
Auto Refinishers ( Old Al Wil ) on Transit Rd. in Elma has a good selection of POR-15 ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/12 "2013-04-17T20:33:51Z")
Did not know what it stood for, thanks. Reason I ask about valve cover is because this stuff is pricey so why not use it in another place. Since it comes out nice and smooth, I won’t use the entire can, I was thinking making the cover black. I’ll look into wrinkle paint Btw, k&s auto on river road carries it ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/13 "2013-04-17T20:50:51Z")
I’ve heard very good things about it… ---
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/14 "2013-04-18T00:21:55Z")
> [@Matt Danger](#): > > Whatever you do don’t get it on your face. Or in your hair. I washed it a dozen times and was still finding bits of it. They aren’t kidding about wearing gloves. ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/15 "2013-04-18T08:08:17Z")
I’ve used it and it works great. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/16 "2013-04-18T08:12:51Z")
I think Newman posted in his e30GTR thread that he got it on his hands and arms or something, and it took FOREVER to come off. FYI. ---
**Author:** ![mark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@mark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mark)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/17 "2013-04-18T08:23:25Z")
ive used it when repairing rotted/rusted floor pans. i always used it with gloves, cause of what people said, if you get it on you, it doesnt come off easilly… for the absolute best results, there is a 3 step procedure, clean the area with the marine clean degreaser, then use the metal etcher metal ready. let dry, then por15 away. if the por 15 is going to be in direct sunlight, it will change a greenish color i think, it doesnt break down, just changes color if i remember correctly. a coat of spraypaint will prevent this. and you can use por15 and paint right over fibreglass matt, it will harden like an epoxy. por15 also hates moisture so watch out for any contamination, and make sure all surfaces are totally dry. hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/18 "2013-04-18T08:56:14Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > I think Newman posted in his e30GTR thread that he got it on his hands and arms POR or POA I thought he new it was Paint Over Rust…not Paint Over Arms =P ---------- Post added at 11:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:55 AM ---------- > [@mark](#): > > hope this helps. thanks Mark ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/19 "2013-04-18T21:26:36Z")
ive used this stuff plenty of times…if its exposed to sunlight alot, they make a topcoat for it. you can go over rust but i usually wirewheel it down first…you have to do a couple coats…but it goes a long ways. if you get it in the spray can and not brush on, get a respirator. that shit will cause all kinds of havoc on your lungs. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050/20 "2013-04-18T21:47:48Z")
Lol jeez This stuff sounds like I should have a hazardous chemical form written up [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/por-15-who-has-used-this-before/230050.md?page=2)