POR-15 High Temperature Engine Enamels
Paints are composed of many different chemicals, but to
simplify the matter there are basically two components in
every formulation: 1) the paint mix, which includes resins,
pigments, surfactants, other coloring agents, adhesion
promoters, etc., and 2) the solvent (also called the
carrier), which causes the paint mix to act like paint and
coat properly; it also thins the paint mix, and, after
application, evaporates into the atmosphere, leaving behind
the paint solids as a coating.
Paints that dry quickly have a higher percentage of
fast-evaporating solvents in them, and so multiple coats
are necessary to cover properly and give depth and clarity
to the finish. When a paint contains a high percentage of
solvent, that necessarily means it contains a lower
percentage of paint, or solids. Solvent is cheap, and the
solids in a paint formulation are expensive; is it any wonder
many paints contain a high percentage of solvents? Since
solvent quickly disappears after application through
evaporation, you may find yourself short-changed when
your paint job is done.
The engine enamel you have purchased from POR-15 is
different from other engine enamels on the market.
Compare ours to others you’ve used, and you’ll find that it
covers better, has superior depth and clarity, brilliant color
and gloss. No primer is required, just be sure your engine
is clean and grease-free before painting.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
This product is formulated to
be the finest engine paint available, with a richness and
depth of color unsurpassed by any other paint of its type.
The finest pigments and color ingredients have been used
in sufficient quantities to insure a composition of 80%
solids, which means more paint on your engine and less
solvent dissipated into the atmosphere.
Surface Preparation:
Surfaces to be coated must be free
of grease, oil, grit, rust, and other foreign material that
might impede proper adhesion. Rough surfaces on engine
castings or other cast iron need no further preparation, but
smooth surfaces, especially shiny smooth surfaces, should
be treated with POR-15® Metal-Ready before painting. Do
not use this product to coat exhaust systems.
Application:
Apply in well-ventilated area only. Ideal
ambient temperature for application is 70oF(22OC), but
an acceptable temperature range is between 50-80oF(12-
28OC). Mix POR-15® Engine Enamels by stirring only. Do
not shake.
Thinning Ratio:
Do not thin more than 20% (1 part thinner
to 5 parts enamel). Thin with POR15 solvent. POR-15®
Engine Enamels can usually be brushed without thinning. A
full coat will cover completely with excellent color depth. If a
second coat is desired, wait 24 hours before top-coating.
Dry Time: Allow 8 hours for enamel to dry tack-free. Wait
4-6 days before starting engine.
Warning - Please Read Carefully: Apply in well-ventilated
area only. If application must be in a closed or confined
area, use an organic vapor respirator (NIOSH/MSHA
approved). Do not inhale fumes. Keep out of reach of
children. Do not use near open flame or sparks or other
sources of ignition.
Combustible - Harmful or fatal if swallowed. This product is
not photo chemically reactive.
Information contained herein is to our knowledge true and accurate, but all
recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee. Since the conditions of its
use are beyond our control, RestoMotive Laboratories/POR-15, Inc. disclaims any
liability incurred in connection with the use of its products and information
contained
herein. No person is authorized or empowered to make any statement or
recommendation
not contained herein, and any such statement or recommendation so
made shall not bind the Corporation. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall
be
construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing
patents
covering any material or its use, and no license implied or in fact is granted
herein
under the claims of any patents.
POR 15 INC