|
|
|
Marine Ideas
! |
|
|
|
|
 |
PPC does free
information club days these are at PPC and normally treated
as a run for the club. The most recent ones being the, Rover Club,
Z Car,
Volvo, Mini Car Club.
Contact Rob for more information |
|
|
|
If
you wish to add your picture or resto story please email us at
story@ppc.au.com.
Any stories published here will be entitled to a free 500ml POR-15 Rust
Preventative Paint worth $39.50.
THANK YOU
|
|
 |
 |
"The
Sydney Heritage fleet had a problem with excessive
rust in the water jackets of this 1920 Mosman
manufactured Beecraft marine engine. They approached
PPC for a solution to their problem. The problem
suited a
Deox C application.
They soaked the water jackets In a 9;1 mixture of
Deox
C and water which cleaned it all out.
It's now running again." |
|
|
” The Adelaide Fire dept were looking for a good
coating to go over their Fire boat “MV Gallantry” in
2001. They decided to sand blast the boat’s hull and
applied three coats of POR-15’s Glisten PC.
After 5 years of very hard use (the skippers words,
he actually said it stronger than that) it is now
time to look at a repaint.
They have been impressed with the hardness and
quality of the Glisten.” |
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
Hi Rob,
Very pleased to report that I was most impressed with
the Por-15 products. The high solids engine enamel is a real
delight to use as is the Metal Ready pre-treatment which I
used
over all surfaces.
In a couple of cases I opted for some extra protection with
some
epoxy primer to help give a better base over some heavily
pitted
steel.
I have shown the results to many folks so hope you
will ultimately see some new business.
Cheers,
John |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
Sojion" a 19 year old steel
43ft boat was recently completely
redone at Fenwick's Marina in Brooklyn. The hull was
stripped and
blasted followed by 5 coats of POR-15. This was top coated
with 5
coats of epoxy with a lot of faring in between and the
result was
excellent. They were asked by several people in Townsville
when
it arrived by truck if it was a new fibre glass boat. They
couldn't believe she was steel and 19 years old. Mrs N.
commented
that they are so proud of her and there wasn't a chip off
her
when she arrived after a 2300K journey
POR-15 has been used extensively inside, including the
diesel
tanks. Credit must go to Tim N. the owner who spent almost 6
months on her and Greg Fry the painter at Fenwick's Marina
who
did an excellent job. |
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
"Just a short note & many thanks for
a great product. I used the POR-15
on my 50' Commercial workboat and its holding fine. No more diesel
leaks. Some photos of tank enclosed, hope they are of use for your
website."
Colin Bairston |
|
|
“Hot Temper” is a
fiberglass/timber clinker ski boat manufactured by Sydney ski boat
builders: Lewis Ski Boats in the late 1970’s.
Little is known of its history prior to 1992 when it was purchased
by a mate as “Stumper”. The name was later changed to “Todd’s
Toy”, with its most recent name change when I purchased her in
1997. |
|
 |
 |
All engine components were
individually painted prior to assembly with the FULL
POR system.
Marine Clean,
Metal Ready, 2 coats of
POR-15 Silver and 2 coats of
POR engine enamel
(Chassis Coat Black was used instead of engine
enamel for all black items). No shortcuts were taken. The result
has been spectacular (I hope the photos can do justice). With the
painted surfaces super glossy and smooth - the finish almost looks
“dipped”.
After more than 6 full seasons in salt water the engine enamel is
as good as the day it was brushed. This can be seen in the before
and after photos – the “after” photo having only been taken
recently. There is absolutely no deterioration to speak of. The
boat and engine attract many admiring comments. Too good to be
covered up, the engine sits proudly uncovered in the boat at all
times - the temptation to build an engine cover to match the deck
long since passed. The only “after use” maintenance done is to
hose the engine off when cold and spray liberally with WD-40.
POR has been used on all painted components and has adhered
perfectly to aluminium, cast iron, brass, copper, mild steel, high
carbon steel, stainless steel (several grades) even chrome. A
sticking valve in 2002 prompted refurbishment of the cylinder
heads which were upgraded to larger Ford XR6 stainless steel one
piece valves and double valve springs. The Cylinder Head
re-conditioner complained about the difficulty removing the engine
enamel and the POR-15 in particular!
My advice to anyone using the POR system is simple. Read the
instructions. 3 times if necessary and follow them to the letter.
Drying and overcoat times are critical as is surface preparation –
that is NOT to say that the product is hard to use – quite the
opposite is the case. Religious following of the instructions
guarantees fantastic results. This product has NEVER failed for me
when used according to the instructions.
See you on the water!!!
David Ius |
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
 |
"These engines are all rebuilt using PPC products bar the "letter
box red" and have coatings of Pelucid and Glisten. "Maintenance
is easy , just wipe down with a damp cloth." |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
