How to Apply POR-15 | RUSTED FRAME RESTORATION

[@olsenautofix]

recommend to have playbackspeed at 1.5

[@alvarez8282able]

Lol

[@Acaidia]

Lmao at 1.5x speed it sounds like a normal talking speed.

[@SlapHappy]

Wow thats actually crazy. It sounds like a normal video at 1.5x speed!

[@geo_cash]

My boy talkin SLOW

[@tclott316]

Holy shit. It sounds normal at 1.5 🤣

[@christianpetterson1784]

Some things to note about POR15: -It's a very finicky coating. It will only stick to either completely rusted steel (as in absolutely no paint and no bare steel), or completely sandblasted steel. It sticks incredibly well to those two surfaces, and will peel off of anything else. -You need to topcoat anything that will see sunlight (using an etch primer on the bare POR15 first). It will fade and break down in any UV light. I reccomend either POR's topcoat or SEM Trim Black for that. Cover your skin completely, and wear nothing you like. When it sticks to your skin, even Acetone won't take it off, so you're stuck with any spatter on your arms for a few months. -When storing the can, put a piece of plastic sheet (like a ziploc bag or grocery bag) sandwiched between the can and lid. Otherwise you'll be cutting the lid off because of the liquid that pools in the seam and acts like a glue.

[@zakprice2128]

Thank you for this 💪🏻 getting some here soon you helped me a lot with my research.

[@T80Delta]

Great info! Question: will it adhere to VERY roughed up existing paint? I have a 60 gallon fuel tank with areas of rust, perfectly bare metal, and paint that is still adhering good enough to not come off with a grinder and wire wheel at 12500 rpms. It is very roughed up though! So I'm hoping it will provide good adhesion?

[@howabouthetruth2157]

POR 15 does NOT "stay stuck on your skin for a few months". A few days at the most, because your skin emits perspiration, plus skin cells are always dying off & being replaced by new skin cells continuously from within. Ask me how I know.........yes.......I got POR 15 on my arms in a few places.......and like I said, after a few days, it was all gone.

[@askikr79]

Air needler works good. Re did a OBS 350 body off frame restor. Farmer left well water salt bags in truck for years. Had to buy a donor rig and salvage crossmembers off of it.

[@cameronjellison2085]

“I’m having some rust problems” Adorable *cries in New England*

[@hagestad]

He is having the "reading manual" problems as well. Painting over metal prep is not final process. This stuff is not UV stable. You should coat it with something.

[@hagestad]

@@JohnPonce sunlight does not mean direct sunlight. Covering it does not need to be super expensive. At least you care for it unlike some ppl

[@rockn711]

I took off the bed of my truck, a few bolts, remove the tail lights and it popped off... I'd definitely recommend removing the bed, you're able to get more coverage and makes the job soooo much easier

[@tonykari5124]

Nice

[@DeadDiverDan]

I started my 98 dodge ram 1500 SS/T today. Thanks for your video

[@JohnPonce]

@@DeadDiverDan Absolutely! Dodge Ram going to be a fun build. 🤘

[@logancampbell4177]

Hearing him talk about how bad the rust is makes me laugh. In Canada brand new trucks have more rust than that

[@googoo-gjoob]

adding this comment to the list of reasons to _not_ live in Canada

[@shortycummins]

just Ontario lol

[@seanfrank4158]

His frame is basically rust free. The POR 15 on it is pretty well just cosmetic at this point. That body though....now that has major issues.

[@LarryGoggins000]

Great stuff and pretty thorough. Gonna tackle my frame tomorrow. Already wirewheeled and degreased it. Tmrw is metal prep and paint! Sharpen the axe for 4 hours so you can cut the tree in 2 is the definition of using this stuff.

[@JohnPonce]

Yes very time consuming but the results make it worth it in the end, I’m going to tackle my next project using spray and see how that does, hope it turns out good 👍

[@LarryGoggins000]

@@JohnPonce hell yeah! And thanks man🙏🏽

[@jdub0422]

How’s that coating looking after 2 years? Any plans on a follow up video? Diluting the etch had me wondering how well that prep coat took to the metal.

[@tinyman_101]

he posted a lift kit video last year you can see it there, looks good after ab 2 years

[@andyfincham1]

I’m no expert on the science...but, I drove and maintained, 40,000 pound lifeboats in the Coast Guard. We kept our boats standing by in saltwater. So, I have a shit ton of experience maintaining running gear. First....good job! Most people don’t bother to care. Second, you should consider brushing to cut in where you can’t get above with a gun, and pushing that product thinned with por-15 thinner at 5%. Spraying is so very much the best way. A cheap Husky gravity fed HVLP gun from HD does well. Cleaning is not pretty, I only use guns I’ve worn out shooting epoxy. Trust me, it’ll never be pretty again. But, the results... The springs, bushings, etc. with surface rust are simply saying they are grade 8 steel. That’s vital for strength, but very prone to oxidation. Hit those with a product called Ospho. It’s a surface rust converter. WD40 makes a silicone water resistant lubricant that’s a great product for shock boots, and CVS joints, fuel plumbing, etc. Love it...it last

[@christopherlaboy9377]

I'm going with East Woods Rust Encapsulator Platinum Kit for my Ram, I also picked up POR 15 spray cans in Chassis Black. With 3 years exposed to the East Coast winters I'm blown away by the amount of rust underneath. You almost want to buy or rent a portable sandblaster.

[@marcusjeter5205]

Do you have a update on your rust project , I’m about to do my Denali xl smh

[@Stevespecs]

Grind off all loose rust, etch or converter and fluid film 2x a year. My rig is 20 years old and still looks new. PS I live in the salt belt. Patience and commitment is all it takes.

[@layne7742]

What do you mean by etch or converter? Thanks

[@kelmeeks]

Thank you very much for doing this! I’m about to tackle this job on the underside of a 1996 Ford Cobra I’ve restored. Everything I found before used the product on new metal. Your truck is in a similar condition to my car so this was perfect. The video is well done too, great angles, good pace of production, good humor and you seem like a great guy.

[@johnkennedy486]

Thanks. You have made it clear that restoring a rusty undercarriage is not a quick task. (Deep breath) Psyching myself up for some serious work!

[@JohnPonce]

You got this! It is allot of work but really rewarding afterwards

[@rebekahturner4274]

The little bit of rain you got after is a good thing for the curing of that product. It actually cures and hardens by pulling the moisture out of the air. The more humid the faster it cures.

[@davecalvo6418]

I recently heard about this stuff and people love it. I'm looking at a 2002 Toyota Tacoma tonight and if I buy it I will most likely go through this same exercise you did John. I also have a 1981 Trans Am with only surface frame rust that I think this will work great on! FYI....I think your tires are pretty shot on that truck John!

[@robertthrem3382]

If you put masking tape around the lid, a couple pieces where you will be pouring the POR so it never gets inside the edge Works great I do it on my $300 a gallon paint pull the tape off after not one drop gets under the edge of the can

[@JohnPonce]

I’ll have to try that out I never thought of that!

[@invis7150]

I just watched your video, I enjoy it very much. It’s June 11, 2022 and I see it’s been about 2 years since you rust proofed your truck, I was wondering how it’s hold up. Enjoy your day.

[@JohnPonce]

There ended up being some areas I had to retouch year and half later. Most of those areas was bare metal and I didn’t properly metal etch it so that the POR15 can adhere well. Works wonders on surface rust but if it’s bare metal spend the extra time metal etching it so it bonds well.

[@WilliamVG]

How's the Por15 holding up? Still pleased with the results? I'm ready to do mine this summer but for some reason, there are not many long term videos out there.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I have 2 trucks that I need to do 1st truck is a 01 GMC Sierra 2 door short bed step side. That truck needs A LOT of work because it went so long without any kind of rust preventative. So I just recently picked up a new to me truck it’s a 2012 GMC Sierra. I really like this truck it’s really nice but I definitely can see if I don’t get on it. It’s going to look like my 2001 so I will be under these trucks for oh probably 2 weeks. Say a prayer 🙏🏻 for me lol because I just dropped the cash on the POR 15

[@sacul7694]

Just started doing this on my 96 Z28. Watched this with my father and we were wondering why you did not do the leaf springs. My old 74 nova always had gloss black leaf springs.

[@JohnPonce]

It’s because I ended up buying new leaf springs, same with the differential cover, I avoided wasting time on parts I knew I was replacing.

[@sacul7694]

@@JohnPonce Yeah, I put new extra hi-lift leafs on my nova and they arrived gloss black with a little bit of rust all over them from J.C.Whitney. I was like your kidding. Had to paint them again. I guess even sitting on a storage shelf they start to rust. 🙁

[@JohnPonce]

@@sacul7694 I feel your pain, I recently got a raptor and replaced the leaf springs with Deavers HD leaf springs, and everyone online was saying to coat them before installing and I just couldn’t believe how fast they would surface rust it’s insane how cheap of a paint they put on those leaf springs

[@durangodave]

Thanks for the video, i am restoring my boat trailer and its got alot of rust over paint so not sure if this stuff will work or not as i dont want to take the paint off. But i was thinking your finger must be getting tired, why didnt you just go get a cheap garden sprayer and use that instead of a small squirt bottle.. :)

[@JohnPonce]

I would be lying if it wasn’t a pain the way I did it. Thinking about it I think now that I’m more experienced in masking taping I could tackle it but honestly I’ve went through school being a mechanic/technician anything related to auto body kind of intimated me. But doing it on my parents driveway without making a whole lot of stains I think this was the best decision for me at the time.

[@garymorris5844]

Apply an oil based undercoating over the POR 15. NH Oil undercoating is a fabulous product.

[@garymorris5844]

@@JohnPonce I am new to the product, but have all the confidence in it. I have a 2008 Ford F350 Super Duty truck that I bought used last year. Lots of rust throughout the underside. I had a shop replace the bed cross members that were rusted through. They then cleaned out the rust and applied SEM to protect it. It does the same thing as POR 15. I have another shop doing the front end underneath to replace parts, clean it out, and then they are going to apply POR 15 underneath. This same shop will then spray NH Oil throughout the entire underside of the truck. The POR 15 or SEM will react with the rust and seal it, but the NH Oil undercoating provides that oil based product that will seal it from water and oxygen. It is better than rubberized or asphalt based undercoating. It doesn't drip. Apply it once a year before the winter. I believe this is the best way to protect the underside, just as you did by using POR 15 or a similar product, but then apply an oil based undercoating like NH Oil.

[@Lugenfabrik]

Thank you Travis Barker for taking the time to show us this.

[@JohnPonce]

No problem 👍

[@mauiboy96768]

Im doing this to my 1994 toyota pickup, my advantage is that it's lifted so i don't have to do all these extras as far as jacking it up etc. however i am removing the bed, fenders and front end. I will redo the whole outside of the radiator supports, and around where the fenders bolt on. Also my advantages are that my frame isn't rusty, it's just super light corrosion. I will avoid getting as bad as your frame. Will take me some days, since i work 12hr shifts 5days a week, and i wish i could record and upload it on KZbin but i suck at editing, and i don't have any type of tripod to record. Just my iphone 13 pro.

[@JohnPonce]

That’s definitely the way to do it! All you need is a phone to upload videos 🤟

[@John-zi4ii]

Wow ,definitely worth the work to try and stop the rust, i have a 2018 Nissan murano and i can't believe the amount of rust i have on the underbody of my vehicle and its all most a 40 thousand dollar vehicle when new, your lucky you sort of have a little bit of an older vehicle because they used a better quality steel for your frame and parts,i can't believe the cheep ass thin metal and plastic parts they used to build my car its a dam shame how much they charge to buy these vehicles and they use the cheepest crapy disposable materials to construct the cars,besides the materials the manufacturers do not even put and covers or protective panels on the underside of my vehicle and alot of others, the whole underneath of the car is wide open even the underside of the engine compartment all road water and winter snow salt slush just soaks and rots the whole underneath of the car with no protection , its like the manufacturers designed these cars with a throw away mindset not even caring about the car lasting any significant amount of time ! , it really makes me sick to death and mad pissed off ! ,the masses of people cant afford to keep buying throw away family vehicles !! , something really needs to be done to change the quality of materials used to manufacture cars trucks ,and suvs , and alot more thoughtful planing for a vehicle to last a consumer alot more time then they do now !!!

[@LeonMTan]

one thing you are so right ,try not to store the unfinished por15 in the can,even i put a film under the lid and closed it,that stuff still dried inside.

[@LeonMTan]

@@JohnPonce my one was half left over,i properly stored it with film under lid then 4 days later its dry in the can, i thought buying bigger can to save money but end up waste it,lol.

[@LeonMTan]

@@JohnPonce im trying to save that half can by warm it up,some painter says put in microwave for 10 seconds but i dont want to buy a new microwave oven,lol

[@topwater1651]

So I bought a truck from the north. Has surface rust on the frame, leafs, and control arms. It’s not too bad, should I just go with fluid film since I’m in the south

[@somanynamesilltrythis0180]

Dude I've been binge watching all your videos, my check list keeps getting longer and longer haha. My Silverado doesn't have that much rust but it's definitely making me want to apply that por15 even more so.

[@Roaddawgg81]

Come to Maine that frame here is in perfect shape😂

[@binagarten4667]

Sir I admire your endeavour. This is a labour of love and it is awesome!

[@JohnPonce]

Thank you I appreciate the kind words 🙌

[@willratthe7844]

Looks dam good that’s for sure

[@JohnPonce]

Thanks held up too

[@ryantrenchie7817]

So where he made a BIG MISTAKE is after the first coat he let it cure until the next day and didn’t scuff it (320 grit) before doing the second coat. You need to do the 2nd coat when it is still tacky or if you let it cure, scuff, clean, then apply the second coat. His second coat WILL delaminate. When it does he can scuff the base coat and do it again.

[@already2redy844]

Remember the 2nd coat goes on while still tacky, if it dries you while need to wet sand to a dull finish!!

[@vicpnut1]

Wait …does the metal prep really have to be washed off ? I assumed it was a permanent bonding agent ( as well as etcher) to help the product adhere . I obviously have never used por 15 before ,which is why I’m YouTubing now to get the learning curve up for when I do my north east (Connecticut) Xterras rusty AF undercarriage…. Oh how I’d love to outlaw the liquid mix they use up here for snow and ice . Sure it dissolves the ice and snow fast , but it also dissolves anything else it gets in contact with too! Cars, roads , anything living like grass and brush etc..etc..

[@waddenwadden3272]

Great video was curious how the por 15 held up

[@nickolaspickard2620]

Im looking to do this on my FJ Cruiser. My concern is that between powerwashing off the degreaser and metal prep, you are introducing moisture bak into the rusted parts. Therefore, using the POR 15 will only seal in the moisture, which will only lead the rust deaper into the metal. Is this thinking accurate? Will the POR 15 displace moisture enough to seal the rusing once and for good? Also, When using this on bare metal and or paint, the metal prep should be enough for the product to stick, correct? Awsome vid btw, im seeing alot of pepole complain that POR-15 doesnt work, but in reality they are not going through the necessary steps.

[@JohnPonce]

Im not entirely sure about the thinking I honestly followed what the directions recommended me to do. But yes with bare metal should be fine with just metal prep. I’ve had issues with it flaking or peeling off of bare metal before but that’s because I didn’t properly clean it and metal etched it well. POR15 adheres really well with surface rust when your using it on bare metal it needs to be etched for it to adhere onto well I think it would be better if it was scuffed and metal etched but that’s majority of the flaking or peeling I’ve seen was on the bare metal surfaces I did have some on some surface rusted areas as well, but again I didn’t properly knock out all of the loose rust first and over a year it starts to show signs of the areas that weren’t properly prepped. What I will say is that if your vehicle rust is at a point where it’s eating itself inside out, there’s no cure either than cutting and replacing the metal. I’ve had a spot on my frame rail where everything held up POR15 wise but over a year time I’m getting holes on the frame rail even with the paint still intact. POR15 isn’t a cure it’s more of preventing measure than anything to slow the process of it from spreading or prevent it from happening if your using it on bare metal. So with my case the rust was eating itself inside out on the frame rail and there’s nothing I can do either than replacing the metal at that point

[@nickolaspickard2620]

​@@JohnPonce Thanks for the quick reply man. My FJ is all surface rust currently, and only showing in the welded portions of the frame. Its high time I do somthing about it, but by no means am I getting anything with holes. I live in Utah, high amount of water and salt in the winter. So having something durable like POR 15 is the way to go. What im thinking about doing is using a rust neutralizer first, like fluid film, then going through the full POR 15 application process. Again, I appreciate the quick reply, your videos are dope man, I have watched a few since posting this orignal comment. Thanks again!

[@JohnPonce]

@@nickolaspickard2620 Ya glad I can help! I’ve had others talk about fluid film I’d probably try that out too if I would of known about it back than. But I appreciate the kind words I plan to post more new videos in June. 🤘

[@grandinfinite5921]

Can you pour the entire por into a plastic container that has them removable lids to store? Like the microwavable ones? I've got a big can, haven't opened it yet.

[@mhtalem]

Good video maybe a week to do this job at home at your own pace ,have to do this to my tacoma, good job!!🏆

[@MattWoodYT]

Great video! How many of the 6 cans did you use to do the job? It seems to me that the large can is a waste of time as it would cure before you've used it all!

[@frikkinfai]

Thanks for this video! Curious to know how the POR15 has held up after a couple years?

[@mikebedros6868]

How many cans did you use for the whole truck ?

[@JohnPonce]

I ended up using like 8 cans so I bought 2x packs of those 6x cans

[@robertthrem3382]

Metal prep is an acid and I think it has zinc to stop the rust then you can paint any paint

[@SPar-ku1pq]

Is it just paint or is it like something to save your truck and is strong enough to keep the metal from rusting

[@javybusa]

To prevent more rust under the doors spray it with pb blaster. That will stop it from speading.

[@shrimpbynightbythomas8212]

How is the POR 15 holding up?

[@JohnPonce]

There are some areas that I didn’t prep well that are flaking off but overall I’m pretty satisfied with the product. It won’t fix the rust but I’m hoping it will prevent it from spreading further, but if you have a severe rust problem than unfortunately cutting replacing is going to be your best bet.

[@conorreavey5960]

I have the same truck and I want to do this. You did well it looks great but I have two questions. So doesn’t gm put a wax coating out of the factory and you have to take that off first? And also did you put a uv protectant on after you put the por15 coats on?

[@conorreavey5960]

@@JohnPonce thanks. also, are there any areas that you can’t put the por15 on other than the obvious stuff like the engine and transmission?

[@Whataguy2322]

I wonder if break cleaner would be a sufficient degreaser?

[@JohnPonce]

I don’t see why not I wouldn’t recommend anything oily like engine degreaser.

[@brockbax]

Not according to POR 15 folks.

[@MrAnticaArte]

Man, those tires are good for the dump. Thanks for the video anyway.

[@charliewaters7752]

You got yourself a new sub. I'm in a similar situation. I have about 195k on my Ford F150. And I just been fixing/beasting it up for about 2 years now. I don't want a truck payment either, haha. So, I'm pot committed with the money I already dump int her. I've just been spraying rustoleum over the underbody dreading the day I do what you're doing. Good vid, man. You informed me well.

[@riotknulp7532]

By the way.. How does that degreaser taste?

[@Wipsplash]

Nice job. I really appreciate that you took the proper steps and used the product correctly.

[@stevonkoch8002]

the bottom is not that bad but suprised your rockers rusted through on a newer looking truck. what year is that

[@JohnPonce]

2007 it’s pretty common to see out here in Kansas when they put salt on the roads for winter

[@stevonkoch8002]

@@JohnPonce yes if from chicago i thought the truck was newer than that.

[@seltzered]

FYI @10:00 you spray the degreaser but per the bottle's instructions it says you're supposed to wear a NIOSH mask at the same time when applying it.

[@waynedaniels7091]

Looks good 👍. I've used POR 15 before works well but lots of prep. I just use Fluid Film now and spray the underside with my spray gun and compressor only takes an hour tios, prep time included.

[@joeyv1969]

I just bought a 1994 F 150, frame not bad, little scale in rear, wondering if I should do POR 15 or fluid film. Hoping to have truck for a while.

[@joeyv1969]

@@JohnPonce thanks for getting back to me. Probably POR 15 would be best. I’m in PA with rough winters. I was just looking for easier way lol. I had an 06 “Frankenframe” F150, the frame rotted out really bad, I never saw a truck rust like my 06 did. My 1994 is in way better shape. I want to keep it that way. Thanks again.

[@waynedaniels7091]

@@joeyv1969 I agree with John POR-15 the frame to cover the rust as much as you can. I would then use fluid film afterwards to spray inside the frame channels and get the hard to reach areas on top of the frame where the cab sits. I'll attach a photo of my under carriage shortly. It's easy maintenance afterwards. 👍👍

[@robertthrem3382]

I can’t believe you spray the metal prep without a mask

[@rogerwhiting9310]

You can buy bigger cans of POR...and you can spray it on. It works great.

[@clivematthew-wilson2491]

Great work. It's much more economical to spray on the POR :)

[@jdhitc]

I'm doing my Toyota FJ right now, I hit that thing with a grinder, and wire brush and drill with a wire wheel. Took a bit of work

[@jdhitc]

@@JohnPonce yeah, I couldn't finish it in one day. I also got that shit all over my hands... Stuck this way for 4-5 days the website says

[@jdhitc]

@@JohnPonce yeah .. I'm not very happy. I guess crawling around under it wasn't the best way to do it

[@CSM-68]

I have an 01 Ram 2500 that came from New England and is in need of this job. I don't have the ability to tackle the project like you did, can you quarter off the vehicle and do the job in small portions. Say Right Rear, Left Rear, Front Right, Front Left over time. Just Curious or will the areas that mesh together be an issue.

[@Cypher-Six]

Can you do leaf springs/shocks with this too? seems a shame to leave them as exposed rusty metal.

[@glennmartin3992]

Hey what kind of fog lights do u have? Is it just a different bulb or a completely aftermarket housing?

[@willjelsma2287]

Probably gonna put this stuff on my truck pretty soon. I have a 2017 Silverado that's already rusted to hell on the frame. My cab and bed don't have any problem but the frame is at least as bad as yours. Noticed you didn't mask anything off, is it pretty easy to keep the POR-15 off electrical connections and stuff like that because it's applied using a brush? What were the parts underneath the truck that you were trying to avoid getting it on?

[@willjelsma2287]

@@JohnPonce Thanks! Part of it is probably that I've been in New Hampshire which uses really nasty liquified road salt for half the year and has long stretches where it doesn't get warm enough to wash your car. Plus I did a fair bit of offroading and lived on a gravel road, which can basically sand-blast off the coating on the frame in some spots.

[@conorreavey5960]

How did you handle the part of the frame and crossmember around the gas tank? Wouldn’t that part be tough to reach?

[@WaterMeA-biscuit]

Can you apply por-15 around the muffler and exhaust?

[@JohnPonce]

I personally wouldn’t because of the heat

[@akmatt92]

Good video. Yeah it takes a bit of work. Try a decent sized brush next time along with a small one. Sort of like your toothbrush analogy. It will save you a lot of time. I used a mini paint roller, large brush and the small one. Got the rear done in the first day.

[@henmich]

Why didn't you do the diff cover??

[@JohnPonce]

I ended up replacing the diff cover with a B&M one

[@ronbunker5778]

Looks really nice!

[@JohnPonce]

Thanks!

[@sevemedrano5189]

Did you have to wipe down everything again when doing it the next day?

[@survivormary1126]

Saw a guy that used a couple of self tapping screws on the lid so he can pour out some any time he likes.

[@caitken2257]

Great video! Curious how it’s holding up a year later?

[@caitken2257]

Thank you for the update!

[@zacharymiller4811]

Did you have to adjust the jack stands at a later time on the frame in order to paint where they were sitting?

[@bonedancer3973]

Just use saran wrap over the can before you place the lid on and you'll have no issues with future use.

[@bonedancer3973]

LOL then seconds later you said it.... haha love it

[@JohnPonce]

@@bonedancer3973 Ya lol works wonders if there’s a little left it might dry out

[@ampman5357]

Nice job!!!! Do yourself a favor and take your truck to a suspension or spring shop and have them add a couple leaf springs under that ass end!

[@JohnPonce]

I actually ended up putting a add a leaf with new oem leaf springs when I lifted the Silverado

[@riotknulp7532]

Keep working on your videos. I see a successful future for you.

[@live2roll2live]

Great video! In hindsight, would you have gone with an aerosol rust converter?

[@supersportimpalass]

Most important part is getting the scaled rust off first. A hammer works great or a cheap Harbor Freight needle scaler if you have an air compressor. Then spray with Rustoleum Krud Kutter rust converter before you apply paint. POR 15 works well when the surface is prepared correctly but should be top coated as it's not UV resistant.

[@joshwallenberg337]

How did this hold up after 1 year?

[@embalmer178]

if you open the can take a nail and make holes all around the rim of lid so the paint can drain so you can seal and use again...

[@ttowen02271]

Are you suppose to dilute the metal prep

[@randyeging9713]

Just spray Fluid Film black once a year…. 30 mins, zero prep and no disassembly. Plus, FF creeps into seams and joints

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Why didnt you put the degreaser into the power washer...or at least a garden sprayer?

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@JohnPonce simple green works well and is cheap

[@taylormoore4991]

Great job! God bless! Thanks for the tips!

[@JohnPonce]

Thanks trying to help as best I could for all the DIY people out their!

[@48Ballen]

I expect sadly that the rust will continue under the POR15 and create a bigger mess. You must treat the rust first with wire brush, sander and Phosphoric acid to get rid of it. There are other videos posted showing a completely rusted frame underneath the POR15 because the cleaning and treatment was not performed.

[@gruffjk3014]

Lol, nice slicks

[@benkalinowski5834]

What's the long term pics after a year

[@AK_Vortex]

Wait, I thought you only were supposed to wait 2-4 hours between each coat? Would two people have made it go much faster of would you have been in each other's way? What about POR 15 spray in wide areas and sponge brush in tight areas?

[@brockbax]

You're right. Supposed to put 2nd. coat and/ or topcoat on as soon as 1st. has finger drag. Hope his 2nd coat doesn't peel.

[@tonyedward6909]

Did any drip on your driveway?

[@JohnPonce]

Surprisingly I did not! I was super careful about that I’m not so sure if the video shows it or not, but I did lay down towels I didn’t care about to pick up any paint when applying or just from it settling that could have potentially dripped.

[@vinosfinostapasandwinebar5109]

Great job sticking with it. Pun intended. My back hurts just watching this. How many hours in total to do the whole truck and how iis it holding up?

[@AvidShooter]

Nice tires..

[@datzlukeh2627]

Great job my man! Im planning on doing this to my 03 HUMMER! Very in depth video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@datzlukeh2627]

John Ponce Thanks man!! I agree Winter will be the determining factor. Im brave enough to take on the task after watching your video lol Like u said, it is an overwhelming project and its better to break it down into sections that’s exactly what im doing, my POR15, Metal Prep, and Degreaser order is on the way. Thanks again John GREAT JOB!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@raizt1596]

Why not do the leaf springs or rear diff?

[@JohnPonce]

Leaf springs are new and have been replaced and I ended up buying a aftermarket rear differential cover

[@alexh5358]

Why didn't you cover the differential cover too?

[@alexh5358]

@@JohnPonce oh my bad, I didn't realize that thanks man

[@IceTurf]

How has this rust paint stood up over time?

[@carsthatlast441]

Hey, this was a really helpful video,thanks!

[@siliconvalleyengineer5875]

Wow it came out looking professionally painted, great job. The rust on the rocker panels will ruin you floor pans eventually.

[@JohnPonce]

It already did on the driver side, but I went ahead and fixed it before it got any worse

[@AmbientMelancholy]

@@JohnPonce how did you fix it? Just curious.

[@JohnPonce]

@@AmbientMelancholy I got a replacement rocker panel from lmc truck I was going to cut to fit but my buddy that welded it on recommended we make it like a slip on so we cut it a little bit over to save us hours from having to cut it to the exact fit. I had recorded everything and was going to make a video on it but unfortunately that was one of the videos that got accidentally deleted when I switched from pc to mac

[@AmbientMelancholy]

@@JohnPonce nice 👍🏽 thanks for sharing

[@JohnPonce]

@@AmbientMelancholy not a problem!

[@bannyvongphachanh3971]

Did u add top coat?

[@JohnPonce]

No it’s only necessary if you plan to have the paint exposed to sunlight.

[@elizabethwonders]

Thank you for this helpful video!! You really got everything coated!! Looks fantastic!! 😊👍⭐️🤘🏻

[@larrybrastad6874]

Good video man but wheel chocks up front in front of tires. Wouldn’t want the truck to roll forward and crush you. But good information from this video 🤘🏼

[@Asian_Connection]

are the cleaner and degreaser plastic safe?

[@tinypeanuts]

You got rusty plastic or what?

[@Asian_Connection]

@@tinypeanuts There are rubber bushings and electrical wires in car

[@kneebarx]

did the rust come back

[@rodolfososa8856]

What year is the tuck