<VV> RE: POR-15 Handling/storage

[aircooled6 at prodigy.net]

I have used POR-15 with great success if I remember to put cardboard  
under what Im painting (drips are permanent on garage floor) and try  
to keep fingers clear.  Gloves just seem to make you not pay  
attention and you get it all over yourself anyhow.

Storage - I did this:  Take a big nail and punch a hole in the side  
of the can near the top.  Do this on opposite sides of the can.   
Then, find a couple of big (1/4 inch) sheet metal screws or old short  
lag bolts and screw one into each hole.   When you need some POR,  
remove the screws, pour out through one of the holes into a toss away  
plastic cup or something similar and immediately put the screws back  
in place.  Tighten the screws enough to get most of the threads in- 
doesnt have to be down snug, just solid so they dont fall out.

This method has kept a couple of different quart cans alive for  
months with no apparent ill effects on the paint.  Yes, the screws  
will harden in place, but just use a crescent wrench to loosen them  
the next time. They will seal better if you just upend the can and  
then put it back right side up.

Oh, before using, I just vigorously swirl the can to stir the  
contents up - if you shake it, it bruises the gin....I mean it puts  
air bubbles into the paint that take a long time to settle out.

As always, ymmv and the secretary will disavow any knowledge of this  
procedure.


Everett Wilson
North Richland Hills TX