Por 15 on steelies?

[todt]

Any reason why not to . I've sandblasted but rims not that great of shape quit a bit of rust. Just figure this would be almost perfect . I've just not heard of any one using Por-15 on steelies.

Thanks

 

[WarDamnEagle]

It turned out well on my axles and associated parts. I don't know why it wouldn't work. I don't think I would get any where the bead seats. It's pretty slick stuff when it cures. You will have to topcoat or it will turn gray with enough UV exposure.

 

[todt]

thanks, atleast my question didn't fall completely thru the cracks. The main issue is back side of rims, just thought this would be perfect to stop and protect.

Thanks again

 

[WaTrout88]

I can't imagine that you could just do the back side without the paint running through to the front. I used this stuff on my frame and misc parts as well. If you are using a black top coat, make sure you get the gray POR-15. Black on black is really hard to tell what and what has not been painted. Also, follow the instructions, in the POR-15 cures all the way, it is slick as sh*t and nothing will stick to it. If you have them sand blasted, I would just get the powder coated. I had mine done for around $250 seams like a lot but well worth it.

 

[todt]

Thanks, thats more than I paid for them and I was'nt going for perfection. I've already Painted them and they look great, have used POR before and love this stuff. The main issue was the deep pitting/rust on the back which I did not blast all the way as my sandblaster needs to be updated/replaced (shaking container while blasting gets aggravating. Going to let sit for a few days before mounting.

 

[todt]

Oh yeah, top coat rusto gray(dark) looks pretty close to stock to me.

Thanks