<VV> Gutting the passenger compartment

[Andy Clark]

Connie, I use a little trick shown to me by a body and paint man.
To avoid the dreaded POR15 in the can lip and the subsequent permanent
sealing of the can (do not ask me how I know about this), do the following:
         get a couple of short #8 self tapping screws and a couple of #8
sealing washers (the rubber kind with the metal backing washer commonly used
to fasten metal roofs down). Punch 2 holes in opposite sides of the paint
can, either in the SIDE of the can at the top, or in the lid, and then seal
the holes with the screws (the holes in the side pour better). When you need
some paint, remove the screws and decant a small amount into another
container. Put the screws back immediately. They will always come out again,
even if a little POR15 gets under them.
This method ensures that you will always be able to unseal the can, limits
the amount of air and water vapor that gets inside (I think I was told once
that POR15 is a moisture-cured product), reduces the chances of getting any
of this stuff on you or your clothes, and makes the paint last almost down
to the last drop. This works so well for me that I use this method for all
automotive-type paint that is used only a little at a time.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cliff Tibbitts" <tibbitts at qx.net>
To: "'Connie Brummer'" <hanssmom at cox.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 11:08 AM
Subject: RE: <VV> Gutting the passenger compartment


> Connie, there are a couple of things to remember about POR 15.  It has
> virtually no shelf life once you open the can.  Regardless of what size
> container you get, if the least amount of POR 15 gets into the lip of the
> can, you will seal it for life.  I have seen recommendations for pouring
the
> product into smaller containers that can be resealed individually.
>
> You cannot pour unused portions back into the larger can.  That will
> contaminate the product and further limit the shelf life.  POR recommends
> scooping out small portions at a time, use what you need and discard what
> you don't use.  If you can successfully do this, a pint will go a long
way.
> But you must not get any of the product into the lip of the can, if so
clean
> it all out.
>
> Wear gloves and goggles.  Ask Ned.  If you get any of this stuff on you,
you
> wear it proudly for a week or more, depending on how much skin you are
> willing to rub off in the shower.
>
> The stuff does work, and it is rock hard when fully cured.
>
> Also, I can purchase mine locally at an auto paint supplier.  If you have
an
> auto paint supplier that sells to the public, you might want to check with
> them for advice and products.
>
> Cliff Tibbitts, (also drooling over your car)
> Lexington, KY