Chuck_V Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'll be replacing the floors, right now I'm in the process of removing the factory insulation. Once the new sheet metal is in place, what would you guys recommend to protect the inside of the car? I'm looking for something to coat the floors, transmission tunnel, hatch area, spare tire well, rockers... I imagine standard primer will not be the most durable, and I know it can absorb moisture. I'm not doing a concourse restoration, so the factory methods are irrelevant. I just want something moisture proof and durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I've used POR-15 on several projects with great results. Not cheap but its amazingly durable and you can paint with a paint brush without leaving brush marks. POR-15 Summit Racing also sells it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmreiss Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I used hammerite rust cap, can be brushed or sprayed. I'm not too sure how it holds up against por15, that seems to be a big debate. But it's a hell of a lot cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I used rust bullet works pretty good. prevents rust and stops it. You can spray it or you can brush it or use a paint roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Zero Rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'd spray on some epoxy primer and top that with some chassis paint. I used POR-15 on my 260z and wish I hadn't. Its such a pain to work with (mess and smell) and it has peeled off in areas where I had used it over galvanized metal. I used epoxy primer and chassis black paint from Eastwood for the underside and I'm real happy with the results. For the interior, primer by itself should be fine. I used a cheap touch-up gun from Harbor Freight to apply. http://www.eastwood....it-gray-qt.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I used POR-15. I found if you're good about prep and using the etcher they sell then the bond is super strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I used POR-15. I found if you're good about prep and using the etcher they sell then the bond is super strong. I agree except when it comes to galvanized sheet metal which is in various places. The metal prep foams when used on galvanized since the acid reacts to the zinc. This seems to leave a less that ideal surface for POR-15 to stick to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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