Date:         Sun, 6 Jul 2014 20:22:23 -1000
Reply-To:     "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization: Cosmic Reminders
Subject:      Re: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB2RwfhcYF0AX48qRMV4oO54QzR3Ay51QWRYMp7Gek_BpFVCjQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I can't say about those brands of rust converter paint,
but I can for sure say about Zero Rust brand rust converter paint.

I have used it on diesel engine blocks,
and newly rebuilt transmissions ( and steel wheels too  ) ..

I thought 'maybe' heat and fuel/oil would get to it ..
but nope.
   Since VW rebuilt 1.6 diesels are green, I painted a 1.6 rebuilt
engine that I did in green .. after two years it looked like I painted
it last week.

it goes on thin.
Might take at least 4 applications ..
but man ...this is the BEST spray paint I have EVER found ..

it doesn't run ..
it's tough as could be ...
just love it.
well worth the 10 bucks per can.
On 7/6/2014 11:32 AM, Neil N wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> Will a typical rust converter paint (RustCheck, Plastikote, etc.)
> withstand temperatures seen at the small coolant pipes on the WBX
> engine?
>
> Am searching to no avail and have searched the manufacture websites.
>
> The only POR-15 I can find locally "off the shelf, is "Clear" POR-15.
> Shipping time aside for the correct POR product, would like to use up
> what I have on hand  (Plastikote) on two small coolant pipes on my 2.1
> WBX. These pipes have *very* minor rust pitting.
>
> Please and thanks,
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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>
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>
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