How much POR 15 to brush paint a chassis?

[Paul Y]

Just about to put an order in and, as it is not the cheapest paint out there, wanted to get a guide from those that had, the quantity required.

Many thanks,

P.

[earl84]

I used a different product called Hammerite, thinned just a little to lay out flat then brushed on, and I used just under a gallon. Not sure how that will compare to how the POR15 covers but maybe it will help just a little.

I did not use it on the rear axle tube or the lower control arms, if I had I think it still would have just barely had enough.

[DakotaKid]

por 15 goes a long ways..... i would be shocked if it took more than a quart to brush paint a frame. i painted all of my A arms crossmember and frame all the way from the bumper to the firewall and barely put a dent in my quart. maybe a couple cups...

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Just about to put an order in and, as it is not the cheapest paint out there, wanted to get a guide from those that had, the quantity required.

Many thanks,

P.

Less than a quart for the first coat (thin coat). Use the remainder for other things. Wait until it's dry enough to touch and barely leave a fingerprint and then top coat it with a good rattle can paint of your color choice. I used low gloss black engine paint. The POR-15 will fade with sun exposure if you don't use a top coat.

Don't pry the lid off the can! Instead, see the photos on my web page Tips and Tricks Section (all the way at the bottom) for a clever way to help reduce the mess and save the remainder for safe storage.

[cv65]

just a little side note get some disposable gloves and "DO NOT GET POR15 ON YOUR SKIN" or you will be wearing it for a couple weeks Ha!Ha!

[T.W.Dustin]

Originally Posted by cv65

just a little side note get some disposable gloves and "DO NOT GET POR15 ON YOUR SKIN" or you will be wearing it for a couple weeks Ha!Ha!

I can confirm

If you do get some on your skin It will clean off with solvent but don't wait too long.

[VonDog]

This is 2 coats plus some other parts with one of the tiny cans (3oz?). I'd imagine a quart + for 2 coats.

[RaXaR117]

I used Hilandr451's thread as a guide when i coated my frame with por15. I used about a quart of the stuff, so i would agree with some of the other members.

Link to thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357610

[siggyfreud]

I used less than a quart for my full frame/suspension. I used a top-coat afterwards that went on thicker to help protect is further.

[forestb]

Is the POR-15 spray on top cote worth the money or will Rust-oleum work just as well. Or what do you all recommend.