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H. L. Chauvin · 11-10-2012, 06:01 PM

For carburetors, POR 15 Gloss & POR Semi-Gloss, are not flat enough for an authentic appearance.

To produce a flatter sheen, one can rub the finish with a mild abrasive such (2) 00 steel wool or a red fabric type scouring pad that one uses at the kitchen sink --neither will cut deeply into the finish.

This POR 15 base product is tougher than normal paint; for example, if one painted the bolts for the brake backing plates, the bolts will not easily fit in the bolt holes. With a wire wheel on a mandrel turned by an electric motor, one has a time to wear the POR off of the shank of the bolt.

Bolts with new raven finishes will rust rapidly in humid climates -- place said bolts & nuts first in a 1:8 solution of POR Marine Clean : water; rinse with water, dry; then soak overnight in POR Prep & Ready, rinse, dry & paint with POR 15.

POR technicians say some painters try to clean metal & substitute soap in lieu of POR Marine Clean -- soap leaves a film in the pores not compatable with POR 15.

Hope this helps!

11-10-2012, 06:01 PM	#23
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Por 15 For carburetors, POR 15 Gloss & POR Semi-Gloss, are not flat enough for an authentic appearance. To produce a flatter sheen, one can rub the finish with a mild abrasive such (2) 00 steel wool or a red fabric type scouring pad that one uses at the kitchen sink --neither will cut deeply into the finish. This POR 15 base product is tougher than normal paint; for example, if one painted the bolts for the brake backing plates, the bolts will not easily fit in the bolt holes. With a wire wheel on a mandrel turned by an electric motor, one has a time to wear the POR off of the shank of the bolt. Bolts with new raven finishes will rust rapidly in humid climates -- place said bolts & nuts first in a 1:8 solution of POR Marine Clean : water; rinse with water, dry; then soak overnight in POR Prep & Ready, rinse, dry & paint with POR 15. POR technicians say some painters try to clean metal & substitute soap in lieu of POR Marine Clean -- soap leaves a film in the pores not compatable with POR 15. Hope this helps!