{"product_id":"por-15-metal-prep","title":"POR-15 Metal Prep","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePOR-15 Metal Prep | Superior Metal Etching Solution for Rust Prevention and Paint Adhesion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance the adhesion of any opaque paint or coating with POR-15 Metal Prep. Specially formulated for use on various bare or moderately rusted metal surfaces. This powerful pre-paint solution gently etches metal to create an ideal anchor pattern, ensuring the best bond for rust-preventive coatings, primers, or topcoats. Diluted POR-15 Metal Prep also works on aluminum and polished metals for opaque paint application. Use \u003ca title=\"POR-15 Alloy Prep for clear coating bare Alloys and polished metals\" href=\"\/products\/alloy-prep\"\u003ePOR-15 Alloy Prep\u003c\/a\u003e when using clear coats over aluminum, alloys and polished metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits of POR-15 Metal Prep:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal Paint Adhesion: Etches metal and leaves a zinc phosphate coating for maximum adhesion, ensuring a strong chemical and mechanical bond between paint and metal surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust Neutralization: Effectively neutralizes rust on steel surfaces, preparing the surface for POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating or other high-quality coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and Residue-Free: Water-based and non-flammable, POR-15 Metal Prep won’t leave harmful residues that can interfere with coating adhesion, unlike other metal prep solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Application Instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart by removing all loose material, scuffing, and degreasing your metal surface thoroughly with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/por15.com\/products\/cleaner-degreaser\"\u003ePOR-15 cleaner degreaser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply POR-15 Metal Prep to neutralize rust and etch clean, bare metal surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse off for a clean, primed surface ready for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/por15.com\/products\/rust-preventive-coating\"\u003ePOR-15 Rust Preventive Coating\u003c\/a\u003e or your chosen topcoat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOR-15 Metal Prep is the ultimate metal-etching solution for those looking to achieve a rust-free, long-lasting finish. Perfect for auto restoration, industrial maintenance, metalwork, and DIY projects, this metal prep ensures your coatings adhere flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEasy-to-use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal etching rust neutralizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – one step process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoats metal with zinc phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo harmful residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsures perfect paint adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides perfect base for all paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves surface rust in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves welding conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/8887\/8759\/files\/POR-15-PS-Metal-PrepLR.pdf?v=1614800028\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePOR-15 Metal Prep Technical Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Step 2 Prep it with POR-15 Metal Prep\" height=\"213\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/8887\/8759\/files\/Step-2-2x_ebb037d6-d65b-4aa8-930a-607742ace022.jpg?v=1614800088\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"We located the rustiest car we could find and performed a complete floor pan replacement. The key to the repairs is etching the new metal with Metal Prep and sealing it with POR-15 and paint. This ensures that rust will not be a problem in the future.\" \u003ccite title=\"Muscle Car Review Magazine\"\u003eMuscle Car Review Magazine\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e you should know about steel and prepping it before you coat it with POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating:\u003cbr\u003eIn every car manufacturing facility, steel in different parts of the car body often comes from different steel mills and different production lots, and the surface texture varies with the condition of the steel mill rolls which cold roll the steel to its final thickness.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, surface cleanliness varies with the mills cleaning procedures, especially the procedures used to control carbon smut is actually baked onto the steel during the high temperature annealing process which follows rolling. This carbon smut is impossible to remove except by mechanical abrasion.\u003cbr\u003eRust varies with the care taken in handling (1) at the steel mill, (2) during transportation and storage, and (3) during fabrication. Steel stored for a long time with rust inhibiting oil will react to form an incomplete oxide known as oil stain. The result of all this is that ordinary steel varies widely in the manner in which it accepts coatings.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough some commercial steel provides an excellent surface for coatings, you are just as likely to find steel which gives poor adhesion and poor rust resistance, even with good coatings. Often the same mill will produce both very good and very poor surface quality, depending upon a number of uncontrolled factors.\u003cbr\u003eNearly all the above problems can be overcome by using POR-15 Metal Prep before you coat your steel. POR-15 Metal Prep is an inexpensive insurance policy that guarantees perfect adhesion of POR-15® Rust Preventive Coating to any metallic surface every time. Whether you paint your car or your fence or your outdoor furniture, the problems are always the same, because you don't know anything about the steel you're painting or what mill it came from, and you can't learn anything by just looking at it even if you have perfect vision!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POR-15","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":51316514980155,"sku":"40204","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":51316515012923,"sku":"40201","price":80.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/4036\/2043\/files\/metal-prep-group-3x.jpg?v=1780643216","url":"https:\/\/therustshop.com.au\/products\/por-15-metal-prep","provider":"the rust shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}