<VV> Gutting the passenger compartment

[Shaun]

Cool tip, I was wondering what to do with those leftover sealing screws...
SM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>
To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Gutting the passenger compartment


> 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
>
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