[H. L. Chauvin]

Hi Terry,

Because POR 15 is so moisture sensitive, with our almost constant high humidity, I only buy POR 15 in small six (6) pack cans ...... never quarts or gallons.

Next, in our area, usually only brush apply POR 15 coatings when "monitored" relative humidity is lower, i.e., after 10:00 a.m., and before 4:00 p.m.

Then, I always pour 1/2 of a small can or less, in a paper cup, re-seal can with Saran Wrap, brush apply coating, then re-open can for second half or so of brush applied coating.

I made a graphic chart indicating recommended POR 15 drying times with respect to their recommended outside ambient temperature and limited relative humidity to insure successful coatings and re-coatings. If relative humidity is higher than recommended for POR 15 applications, I always add about 5% - 10% POR 15 thinner for smooth brush coatings.

I only buy POR Chassis Black final coatings in spray cans & again follow instructions.

POR 15 manufacture'rs technicians and salespersons will tell anyone the biggest failures associated with POR 15 products always occurs with highly professional painters who never try to read "all" POR 15 product preparation instructions; never try to read "all" POR 15 application instructions; clean greasy metal with materials like gasoline, (in lieu of their recommended Marine Clean), which fills metal pores with thin grease; finally apply POR 15 as if it is paint; then complain when it fails.

Common old fart painter's comment: "I've been painting for (50) years, nobody can tell me how to apply paint." But this is not paint .... it is a special coating.

Preparation for coating any vintage under carriage usually takes up about 90% of one's time; several newly applied coatings only takes about 10% of ones time.

From actual experience, if a proven product is successfully used, it can be done once within several generations.