DeTomaso Mailing List: October 99, Message #90

No, I doubt it. Most of the tank will be out of sight and out of any particular
UV exposure anyway. They don't make a particular silver paint (I just generic
heat resistant silver paint) to put over the POR so it wouldn't make any
difference (IMHO). My target was to rust proof the tank and I think I've achieve
that protection. Next step is to seal.

Would I have done it any differently when I look back on what I did. Most likely
not. I'm satisfied it turned out the way it did! I'm sure I'll be saying the same
thing 5-10 years down the line.  Cal. #2428r.

Tony & Maureen Ward wrote:

> Hey Cal!
> Is the clear finish a product of POR also?  If not will it potentially
> deteriorate at a significantly faster rate and make tall the hard work look
> poor?[pun implied, but not intended]
> TW
> #2821
>
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> "Eustaquio, Cal J" wrote:
>
> > Hi Steve and Company:
> > This a valid question! I wish I had the actual figures but the best estimate
> > I can give you is that POR approximates powdercoating in weight! I don't
> > think a finish like this carries that much weight to be concerned about. The
> > can itself weighs about the same as a like can of regular paint! So, do your
> > Mustang a favor and lengthen it's existance by making it rust free! Cal
> > #2428r.
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Steve Pentlicki [SMTP:Steve.Pentlicki@wcom.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 7:21 AM
> > > To:   Eustaquio, Cal J; Multiple recipients of list
> > > Subject:      RE: Gas tank exterior finished
> > >
> > > Cal,
> > >
> > > how much does all that POR weigh?  Can you estimate some
> > > kinda lbs. or oz. per square foot? I may want to POR a 15 yr
> > > old mustang I am about to sort through.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > > steve
> > >
> > > |-----Original Message-----
> > > |From: detomaso@realbig.com
> > > |[mailto:detomaso@realbig.com]On Behalf Of
> > > |Eustaquio, Cal J
> > > |Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 10:04 AM
> > > |To: Multiple recipients of list
> > > |Subject: Gas tank exterior finished
> > > |
> > > |
> > > |Hi all:
> > > |Put the final coat of POR-15 silver last night,
> > > |tack dried, and oversprayed
> > > |with some silver enamel. Wow, vive le differance'
> > > |! Looks like the tank is
> > > |made of aluminum. I do have to repaint the one
> > > |side that the tank sits on
> > > |but that is pretty simple. Now I'm also thinking
> > > |about redoing the steel
> > > |mounting strap that way. Reason: that strap in
> > > |stainless steel runs at least
> > > |$50-75 from one or more of the vendors. I don't
> > > |think I'll be purchasing
> > > |that item anytime soon (just like the 1 grand
> > > |stainless steel tank).  Maybe
> > > |I can have the strap locally fabricated for much
> > > |less. In any event, the
> > > |exterior is finally finished. I'll seal the inside
> > > |later (which should be a
> > > |breeze too).
> > > |
> > > |On the rest of the "rust" battle-lines, the tools
> > > |from Harbor Freight
> > > |haven't shown up yet. I'll be waiting patiently
> > > |for those to arrive
> > > |(hopefully by this weekend). By then, the rust
> > > |monsters on the driver side
> > > |would have been dealt with. Cal. #2428r.
> > > |