POR 15 equivalents?

[Truck82]

Hey everyone,
Just wondering if anyone knows of a good equivalent to POR 15 black paint that is a little cheaper. There’s a few out there that I’ve found but I want some insight from people that have actually used them.
Thanks everyone!

 

[Doppleganger]

I think Eastwood makes something similar.

 

[Truck82]

I think Eastwood makes something similar.

Yep, looks like they do. It’s about $30 cheaper too!

 

[legopnuematic]

I've used Tamco MonoCoat with good success before.

What are you looking at coating?

 

[Ricko1966]

Magnet paints chassis saver. But my true belief is the acid wash is the magic,not the topcoat,I wash with a water based cleaner( same as por 15 marine clean) I wash with phosphoric acid,I use Ospho,( same as por15 marine clean) I top with whatever I want. The phosphoric acid stopped the rust,( or you can top coat with por15. Do some research on phosphoric acid as metal prep. I believe Por15 took an old 3 step system and relabeled it as new magic,look at this new magic paint,don't look at the science, the metal prep and what's really happening.

 

[Bloodhound1981]

KBS Coatings

KBS Coatings - Rust Prevention - Stop Rust Paint - Gas Tank Sealer - Clear Coat Paints

 

[zulander]

My buddy used what Ricko1966 is talking about, Magnet paints chassis saver on the dump truck, and the 4by frames, and it has held up very well, and yes, I feel prep is essential.

 

[Truck82]

I've used Tamco MonoCoat with good success before.

What are you looking at coating?

I’ve never heard of that one before. I’ll check it out.

Axles, springs, and other suspension parts.

 

[Truck82]

KBS Coatings

KBS Coatings - Rust Prevention - Stop Rust Paint - Gas Tank Sealer - Clear Coat Paints

I know a lot of people use KBS for tanks with good results. Aim thinking about going with them because it’s fairly cheap on the jungle store

 

[legopnuematic]

If things are reasonably clean, I've have had good success with flat black Rust-Oleum, professional (the larger can, silver, not white).

It holds up remarkably well for what it is. Quick and tough.

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I did the underside rear wheel tubs on the 76 with that, that has been 8 years, with about 6 being a daily driver in any and all weather conditions and they still look like when I sprayed them. Just DA sanded, no primer, didn't really wipe them down.

 

[CalSgt]

How is the rust situation where you're at?

I'm a fan of epoxy paints for most chassis applications, its affordable, has good adhesion and is fairly chemical resistant.

Another option for the air catalyzed "Rust inhibitor" paints is Rust Bullet.