Can I paint over POR-15?

[74bigblock]

I am cleaning up my rear end suspension and chasis. I want to paint my rear end cover... but it will rust out again if I do not treat it with something. Can I use POR-15, and then use silver cast paint over that?

Thanks, Dave

 

[Bob Chadwick]

Definitely. POR15 recommends painting over it because it doesn't do well with UV rays. It doesn't deteriorate the paint it just gets kind of chalky. I have painted over almost all of my pieces.

 

[Ken]

I'm pretty sure they recommend using one of their paints to paint over POR-15.

CAN I PAINT OVER POR-15 WITH OTHER PAINTS?
Absolutely. POR-15 will accept all paints, including lacquer-based paints. POR-15 Tie-Coat Primer is the best prime coat to use before topcoating POR-15. Be sure to read thoroughly our directions and tip sheets regarding topcoating before using POR-15.

Whether it really makes a difference which paint you use, is unknown to me.

 

[Bob Chadwick]

I use Rustoleum. You just need to do it while it is still tacky.