A few POR15 Underbody/Frame Q's
04-17-2018, 10:08 PM
#1
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
A few POR15 Underbody/Frame Q's
I couldnt take the rust that was beginning to take hold on my 2013 JKU with only 30k on it. Long Island and salt :( I finally set aside some time and pulled the trigger on all the prep mats and taking caring of it, hopefully permenently 
Will be cleaning, POR15 Degreaser, POR15 Metal Prep, then POR15 black semi gloss black. Skipping topcoat, prefer the fade to gloss.
My questions lie in which parts do I need to be avoiding when prepping.
1. What should I avoid spraying the Metal Prep on after degreasing? It contains a chemical that etches into the metal and leaves a "coating", allowing the POR15 to adhere to rust or smooth metal. Other than the brake lines... where should I be weary of?
2. What should I not be applying the POR15 semi gloss to and taping off? Avoid drive shaft because balance issues? What else do I avoid?
And what am I forgetting? Mats: impact with wirebrush, drop sheet, respirator, 1" bristle brush x12, 2" foam brush x12, POR15 Degreaser, Metal Prep, Semi Gloss, 6oz cups, latex gloves
Tip tricks or game genie codes? Thanks!
Will be cleaning, POR15 Degreaser, POR15 Metal Prep, then POR15 black semi gloss black. Skipping topcoat, prefer the fade to gloss.
My questions lie in which parts do I need to be avoiding when prepping.
1. What should I avoid spraying the Metal Prep on after degreasing? It contains a chemical that etches into the metal and leaves a "coating", allowing the POR15 to adhere to rust or smooth metal. Other than the brake lines... where should I be weary of?
2. What should I not be applying the POR15 semi gloss to and taping off? Avoid drive shaft because balance issues? What else do I avoid?
And what am I forgetting? Mats: impact with wirebrush, drop sheet, respirator, 1" bristle brush x12, 2" foam brush x12, POR15 Degreaser, Metal Prep, Semi Gloss, 6oz cups, latex gloves
Tip tricks or game genie codes? Thanks!
04-17-2018, 10:17 PM
#2
Super Moderator
I can't help you, but all that sounds too complicated for me to think about after reading what you described needs to be done.
Thanks, I'll stick to my method.
Coming up on 150K miles rolling in rust belt Michigan.
Thanks, I'll stick to my method.
Coming up on 150K miles rolling in rust belt Michigan.
04-18-2018, 02:41 AM
#3
JK Junkie
I did my drive shaft. I put my jeep on jacks stands, all four corners. Wheels removed to gain better access to more parts to spray. To do the drive shafts evenly I put the Jeep in 4-LO and actually had the hubs and shafts turning as I painted. I let it turn a little after done painting so would dry some while still rotating. I did not do the degreasing prep phase and regret that. Some spot my por-15 is peeling off.
04-18-2018, 03:59 AM
#4
JK Junkie
Originally Posted by Rednroll
I can't help you, but all that sounds too complicated for me to think about after reading what you described needs to be done.
Thanks, I'll stick to my method.
Coming up on 150K miles rolling in rust belt Michigan.
Thanks, I'll stick to my method.
Coming up on 150K miles rolling in rust belt Michigan.
04-18-2018, 04:08 AM
#5
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I don't want to take over the thread or discourage anyone from their planned out methods unless they're interested in SIE
1. Simple
2. Inexpensive
3. Effective
Many tend to equate if it's Simple and Inexpensive then it must not be effective.
1. Simple
2. Inexpensive
3. Effective
Many tend to equate if it's Simple and Inexpensive then it must not be effective.
Last edited by Rednroll; 04-18-2018 at 04:41 AM.
04-18-2018, 06:20 AM
#6
JK Jedi
Dear lord I'm so glad I don't live in an area I have to worry about rust. I think about that every time I crawl under it to do something. Can't imagine the beating you guys have to deal with protecting the underside!
04-18-2018, 06:52 AM
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04-18-2018, 06:44 PM
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Many tend to equate it to that because its a difference in ideology from how they think.
I can only assume that you rattle canned it and touch up when need? Which is, exactly, what I am trying to avoid, and the opposite of how I think. I'm more of the "do it right or do it twice" type of thinking, and while you see it as overwhelming and too much to do, I see it as a fun endeavor to drop a little coin on top quality products, and spend an afternoon doing all the proper prep because at the end of the day its rewarding as hell to see all your hard work and to know the quality is of the highest caliber, and that the job is done and done forever. Just get to smile at it now
, and not worry about having rattle cans on hand for touch ups for the aforementioned "...do it twice"having said that, yours looks great! Any plans to spray the muffler with heat friendly paint?
Last edited by vonlupus624; 04-18-2018 at 06:47 PM.
04-18-2018, 08:22 PM
#10
JK Jedi
Many tend to equate it to that because its a difference in ideology from how they think.
I can only assume that you rattle canned it and touch up when need? Which is, exactly, what I am trying to avoid, and the opposite of how I think. I'm more of the "do it right or do it twice" type of thinking, and while you see it as overwhelming and too much to do, I see it as a fun endeavor to drop a little coin on top quality products, and spend an afternoon doing all the proper prep because at the end of the day its rewarding as hell to see all your hard work and to know the quality is of the highest caliber, and that the job is done and done forever. Just get to smile at it now, and not worry about having rattle cans on hand for touch ups for the aforementioned "...do it twice"
having said that, yours looks great! Any plans to spray the muffler with heat friendly paint?
I can only assume that you rattle canned it and touch up when need? Which is, exactly, what I am trying to avoid, and the opposite of how I think. I'm more of the "do it right or do it twice" type of thinking, and while you see it as overwhelming and too much to do, I see it as a fun endeavor to drop a little coin on top quality products, and spend an afternoon doing all the proper prep because at the end of the day its rewarding as hell to see all your hard work and to know the quality is of the highest caliber, and that the job is done and done forever. Just get to smile at it now
, and not worry about having rattle cans on hand for touch ups for the aforementioned "...do it twice"having said that, yours looks great! Any plans to spray the muffler with heat friendly paint?