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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#222450
At the moment Im stripping down my chassis so I can give it a good clean and some fresh paint.
What paint should I use as a rust stopper and what should I use as a final coat? And what should I use on the underneath of the pan?
cheers
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david Custom Title Time!

1,013 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#222458
i think plenty of guys have used it on here go to www.metwiz.com and look at his site and www.por15.com.au and that will give you some ideas ,it is available by mail order in australia
david

[Edited on 22-8-2004 by david]

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222475
I've just painted my Manx Chassis with Barmastic.The last one was painted with por15.The por15 would be OK for a beetle inside and outside.They use Barmastic to paint oil rigs........and it is cheeper.
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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#222483
oval TOFU wrote:actually, it's www.por15.au.com
Its actually www.por15.com.au 😉

So do you just paint it with this Por15 stuff or should I put a coat of something else over the top?

And where do you get the "Barmastic" stuff Mick H??
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222495
Chewy wrote:
oval TOFU wrote:actually, it's www.por15.au.com
Its actually www.por15.com.au 😉

So do you just paint it with this Por15 stuff or should I put a coat of something else over the top?

And where do you get the "Barmastic" stuff Mick H??
You can get the Barmastic from PROTEC pty/ltd...17 Mctinosh street.Airport West.Vic.3042. Phone:0393352500.....Whereva the hell that is...I'm in QLD and that address is on the receipt...Por 15 would be good if you are on the street. The Barmastic requires no prep work...you just put it on with a brush/roller/spray. It is 2 pac....after 7 days you can drive into the ocean:jesus:jesus:P

[Edited on 22-8-2004 by Mick H]
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Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#222508
you serious? does it have the same anti chip/crack qualities of POR15?
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222511
Boozer wrote:you serious? does it have the same anti chip/crack qualities of POR15?

YES.....it also chalks like por 15 in the sun. I applied 2 coats and will be putting a colour coat over the top as i have no roof on most times:P It is more flexible than por 15🙂

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Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#222512
so it's like super POR15. are you serious about the ocean submarine thing? is it really that good?
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222516
here

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[Edited on 22-8-2004 by Mick H]
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

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#222519
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

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#222520
hmmm...

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Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#222521
ok that's the schiznit i'm using for my next baja! and it's cheaper than POR15 you say? BOnus! that means i can paint more of it!
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222522
cost me $62 for 4 liters of the stuff and thinners as well.I used 2 liters to give the Manx 2 coats.

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Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#222526
Let us all know how it goes.🙂
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PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#222571
If it's a two pack does that mean you need the special breathing apparatus to use it safely?

It sounds like an excellent product.
Ain't nothin' like the wind in your hair.

robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222608
can you get Barmastic in black? sound good, I've just used por15 on my boat trailer bloody good but 60 bucks for 1 litter, I think.

Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#222661
Sick checker plate floorpans Mick!
So would 2 litres be the minimum to paint a chasis? If it is Im deffinatly going for this barmastic stuff, POR15 is pretty damn expensive.

painting it that whitey grey colour would be good for when you have to clean all the crud off the pan..
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222695
robnjo wrote:can you get Barmastic in black? sound good, I've just used por15 on my boat trailer bloody good but 60 bucks for 1 litter, I think.

Yes.Ring them for colours on 07 32741188 in QLD and 0297921411 in NSW


(had wrong nsw number)

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222703
Chewy wrote:Sick checker plate floorpans Mick!
So would 2 litres be the minimum to paint a chasis? If it is Im deffinatly going for this barmastic stuff, POR15 is pretty damn expensive.

painting it that whitey grey colour would be good for when you have to clean all the crud off the pan..

The floorpan was lovingly welded together/re-constructed by Buggy Brad.The grey will only be visable until Wednesday when it gets painted over with a lovely splash of blue. I used 1 3/4 liters to paint the pan but it would depend on how thick you wack it on. I sprayed mine but you would use more rolloing it or brushing it on.:o
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#222711
PurpleT3 wrote:If it's a two pack does that mean you need the special breathing apparatus to use it safely?

It sounds like an excellent product.
Common sense prevails here....mine was sprayed outside as it was a lovely day:kiss slight breeze and not a cloud in the sky. I wore an old pair of overalls,disposable gloves,balaclava, p4 mask and goggles and a pair of thongs ( as you would ).If you were spraying in a confined space you would need a respirator of a different callibure and shoes as well. I would normally wear all this stuff if i was spraying something regardless of what it was because i hate trying to wash paint off my skin and pick the colours out of my nose. Ive seen "professionals" spray 2 pac in a booth wearing shorts and shoes and singlets with extraction fans and no eye protection/masks. These people are stupid. Just use common sense.😉
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pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#222744
protec in nsw is 02 97921411 or you can go there 356 horsely road milperra 2214 for the sydney guys:thumb

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oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#223040
do they make products for sealing rusty fuel tanks too? like POR15 have?
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Grock Officially Full-On Dubber

264 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#223374
so this barmastic stuff sounds pretty bloody good. Why would you chose por15 over this stuff?? I am considering this for a kombi inside and out can anyone see a potential problem with this barmastic stuff (or Por15) for this purpose?

Cheers
Dan

PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#223410
Needs a top coat to protect it from UV.
I know POR says that it can form slight surface imperfections which make it unsuitable as a top coat, however if you are topcoating, no problem.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#223889
If you use POR15 chassis coat, don't paint it over etch primer. I had my (and my mates) pans blasted and etch primed - checked with POR15 distributor before applying it. They said that it won't be as good a bond as over bare metal but will still adhere extremely well.

Well, if you call chipping and scratching with the slightest hint of a sharp object with even minimal force (even fingernail on already started chips) "extremely well", then I must recheck the dictionary.

I have used por15 before and have been more than pleased with it, but over etch primer it is not good. And yes I followed all application recommendations re. cleanliness etc etc.

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#224304
Grock wrote:so this barmastic stuff sounds pretty bloody good. Why would you chose por15 over this stuff?? I am considering this for a kombi inside and out can anyone see a potential problem with this barmastic stuff (or Por15) for this purpose?

Cheers
Dan
There are many products out there!! Do some homework and ask people who are in the know as they say...I had only heard of the por 15 as it is commonly used in the motor trade etc and therefore has a lot of publicity. A good friend of mine used to paint oil rigs in W.A as well as other places so I asked him what would be good to paint the chassis of a beach buggy with... the end result was the Barmastic as it was cheaper than other available products and in his opinion better,so i took his word for it. If your building an offroader and it will see beach work etc...go to a boat builder or sandblaster and ask them what they would reccomend using if it was there car. I don't see anything wrong with por 15 as i have used it before but i didn't feel it met the requirements that my "junka" will be exposed to.:jesus Now to waterproof my EFI system...........:P

[Edited on 25-8-2004 by Mick H]
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