15-11-2017, 12:26 PM
(14-11-2017, 02:51 AM)Ian Williams Wrote: I tried POR 15 a few years ago and was extremely disappointed with it, maybe I did not use the product correctly but rust spread beneath it over a period of time, in my opinion it also goes on way to thick and glossy to look authentic on a vintage car. I have had far better results with other paint systems, and these days stay well away from the snake oil type products. 2K is my product of choice now, tough, minimal if any dry spray, more chip resistant than lacquers, and provided you avoid high build primers and ask for the right percentage gloss the finish is superb. The internal panels and under bonnet finish of a seven were satin black, 50-60% gloss looks about right, and for the exterior 80 to 90% gloss looks right to my eye, 100% gloss is just way too shiny.
Ian
I suspect that as you say you did not use it correctly.
Too thick! ...A quarter pint (113.6 mL) covers 6 sq ft with 2 coats......that is a large area so obviously not too thick paint. I have covered such areas. I wonder if you used a tin that had been previously opened and was "going off" since it cures with the atmosphere in an opened tin.....it goes thicker and more 'gloopy' in the tin. See the attachment for how to prevent opened tin from curing.
TOO GLOSSY.....that is their gloss finish......they also have a satin finish which perhaps would have looked more suitable for the finish required.......same 100% waterproof, same toughness (hit with hammer).
Can you let us know more details of the 2K you use please?
Dennis