How much POR15

[edward1]

Just about to buy some POR15 to give the chassis a paint and wondered how much I needed, whether to buy the 946ml tin, 400 and something ml tin or order pack of 6 small tins at 118ml each. Would a half used tin go off quickly or does it keep?

[that daddy]

I think the smaller tins are more practical for this job,6 should be plenty.

[spend]

The tins keep quite well... put plastic bag over the tin when sealing the lid & store upside down. Just seems like most people cant be bothered.

I havent tried the balloon trick once muted to keep the air out...

Dave

[p400pls]

Recently did mine with the US Quart tin. This stuff can go on very thin so a lot depends on how you apply it and of course the extent of chassis, suspension parts covered.

Re: Storage of any left in the tin, I used a latex glove stretched over the top which was certainly airtight as it stayed semi inflated for two months, after that I used the remaining POR15 to paint a dinghy launching trolley.

[FlipFlopGriff]

I would go with the 6 small tins. The surface will go hard after a time, and you ain't getting through it, so at least you're only losing a small amount. Easier to handle when your under the car too (also easier to knock over). I use a sani bag under the lid to help seal it. Not much price difference either.
FFG

[edward1]

Cheers for the advice guys, 6 small tins it is then and a weekend or so under the car.