TheSamba.com :: View topic - POR-15 vs Rust Bullet

Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:09 pm

Which is better, POR-15 or Rust Bullet. Will need to do the pans in my Thing.

Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:18 pm

I do not have any knowledge about Rust Bullet but POR 15 has long been recognized as the standard rust prevention/repair product. I have used it extensively with great results. All of their products work flawlessly...

Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:24 pm

Rust Bullet (my vote)

Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:54 am

Probably just depends on who you ask. People seem to recommend what they've used and few have put both to the test. I remember searching a couple years ago and getting no real good answer. At the time I didn't realize someone up here sold POR-15 and was thinking of trying Rust Bullet as a fellow Sambaist was selling it, but the local selection won out. One thing to think about is product line. I don't know what else Rust Bullet makes but POR-15 makes about everything you could ever want, and like K-mann, I've yet to use anything with their name on it and not be impressed. My entire suspension was painted by hand two years ago and so far is still perfect, (well as far as the paint goes.)

Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:13 am

Thanks for the replies and help. I think I will go with the POR-15. I will order one kit to do the inside. Probably should order something to paint the bottom since it is rusty looking. I have a long ways to go with this one, but I will get there and be proud of the Thing when finished.

I own the 73 Thing
66 Chev Malibu 2dr HT
63 Corvair Spyder
58 Piper Apache (twin eng airplane)

Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:57 am

I think the POR-15 "super starter kit" that goes ffor $15 is a great way to start. You can check it out at

http://www.por15store.com/page/por15/PROD/Kits/SSK

Read all the FAQ and how to stuff on the same page for a better job. I personally really like the semi gloss black over the glass black.

Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:05 am

In fairness ot the other product, here is the link to it:

http://www.rustbullet.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=413

It is $16 for a starter kits that like POR-15 claims to cover 12 sq ft

The POR-15 starter kit comes with marine clean water based degreaser4 and metal etch metal preparation solution Rust Bullet just comes with the paint. Both kits come with gloves and brushes. Gloves are a must as neither of these products will come of your hands or clothes once applied.

Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:29 am

Call me anal-retentive, but the thought of applying any sort of paint to my car with a brush seems really cheesy. I wish POR-15 came in a sprayable version.

Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:37 pm

Captain Spalding wrote: Call me anal-retentive, but the thought of applying any sort of paint to my car with a brush seems really cheesy. I wish POR-15 came in a sprayable version.

POR-15 can be sprayed, but it must be diluted a little with POR-15 solvent (I think not more than 10% or so). They also sell (in their catalog at least) moisture filters for spray nozzles.

Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:23 pm

Flyboy, where are you from? And do you do Team Chevelle?

Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:18 pm

Livring in Mississippi. I do not do Team Chevelle. Bought the car from original owner (74 year old lady) back in 1980. It had 45k miles. I used it to commute to work for 2 years. My father wanted it in 82 so I gave it to him. In 88 he did a frame-off resto with trans and engine rebuild. Completed in 91. He passed away in 2000. The car has less than 5k miles since the resto. He wanted me to have the Chevelle back,so, my mother told me to bring it home in 2004. I drive it 3 or 4 times a year. Stays in the garage.
Thx

Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:01 pm

I researched this same topic last year, there are several posts in body and paint forum...I ultimately went with rust bullet, less prep and easier to work with....holding up very well.