I was not impressed with the price/performance of POR-15. I switched to
Zero Rust about 7 years ago and it is the best ruststopper I have used.
The best part is that it comes in several colors including white which
can be tinted.
www.zerorust.com
Geoff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Rhodes" <weightdn@adelphia.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] POR-15
> Can't tell you exactly where I read it but my impression of the UV
> sensitivity is that the color will fade or change somewhat but the
coating
> will remain intact. To get a more lasting/consistent color, a topcoat
is
> required. Will see if I can find where I read that explanation.
> At any rate, I painted my mast and above-ground guy-points and the
stuff
> seems to be doing fine after two years. Don't get it on you though
because
> it has to wear off! Expensive stuff too.
>
> Mike / W8DN
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry Dunlap" <kk6t@pacbell.net>
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 5:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] POR-15
>
>
> Don't know anything about the stuff but just noticed this in their
FAQ:
>
> MUST I PAINT OVER POR-15 TO MAKE IT LAST?
>
> No, but POR-15 has an ultra-violet sensitivity and must be topcoated
if
> continually exposed to sunlight. Once topcoated, POR-15 will remain
> effective for many years.
>
>
> 73 de Terry KK6T
>
>
>
>
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