Question for those with experience.
Question for those with experience.
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Well, took some work but this thead is repaired.
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I've used POR15 on stuff for many years. If you follow the directions properly, it's a great product. UV exposure is a problem, so you just need to coat it with something else. I've coated it with POR topcoat and rustoleum rattle can without issues. The directions for POR15 say to apply your topcoat while there is still "finger drag" on the POR15...if you wait too long, you'll just have to scuff it up for anything to stick because it comes out smooth and shiny.
I recommend topcoating anything that will be exposed to direct sunlight. If you have the frame off already, you might as well just topcoat the whole thing, or it'll have 2 different finishes on it. Like I said, the POR15 is very shiny and would look weird if you only topcoat part of the frame.
I recommend topcoating anything that will be exposed to direct sunlight. If you have the frame off already, you might as well just topcoat the whole thing, or it'll have 2 different finishes on it. Like I said, the POR15 is very shiny and would look weird if you only topcoat part of the frame.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I've used por 15 for years it will deteriorate in the sun if you don't top coat it. Second it's designed to go over rust. If ur going through the hassle and cost of sand blasting just epoxy the frame you will have a much better product in the end and it will hold up and be ready for anything you want to put over it. Rather that be paint under coating (not recommend) or simply leaving it in epoxy.
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depending on the amount of deterioration done you may consider just getting a YJ frame
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A YJ frame is a lot different than a CJ frame.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Here's the frame I'm working on now. Getting ready to epoxy it this morning I'll post some pics with it in epoxy. I use PPG dp90
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Manic Mechanic
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Now in black PPG dp90 epoxy.
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jfmcj7
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That looks great.
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Check out Mastercoat out of New Jersey. I used their two product chassis coat and was very pleased. Very durable and reasonably priced compared to POR and other epoxies. Their sales support was great too.
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Manic Mechanic
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I've also used Eastwood chaisis black and it had decent results
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(Not CJ: '68 M715 230/T98/NP200/D60/D70)
Be advised that POR15 is a urethane paint similar to Imron, chemically very different from polyurethane, and is hideously toxic; it should never be sprayed without a full-up respirator. My mind boggles that it's even legal to sell it to unsuspecting consumers.