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12-19-2004, 04:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Painting Bathroom fixtures
I have to share this! We found a product that covers so well it is almost unbelievable! The bathroom plastic has taken some UV damage over the years, Chalking and discoloring. I had to remove everything to get at a problem on the floor. This made it a great time to go after refinishing. We searched the internet and found POR 15 products.
WHITECOTE™ the toughest, most beautiful white coating you'll ever use. Like our internationally-famous POR-15®, WHITECOTE™ cures to a rock-hard, non-porous finish that won't chip, crack, or peel when applied as directed. It's perfect for wrought iron patio furniture, plumbing fixtures, etc., because it's super-tough, not UV-sensitive, and brilliantly white. Use it to repair a bathtub or sink with chips or rust stains, or to paint and protect an old boat, trailer or RV, or anything that you want to be permanently white
http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=233
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12-19-2004, 04:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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Thanks~!!
balrgn,
Thanks for the tip~
The finished results look awesome~!
Now if I could just get my 64GT over to your driveway....
Seriously, I need to pick your brains for a minute about getting behind the sink..
And, about the work you've been doing on your tractor~!
ciao
53FC
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12-19-2004, 04:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Paint
Thanks, getting behind the sink area seems much harder than it really is. I'd be glad to share anything you need to know. We'll have to get together soon!
I just checked on the curing of the paint. Take quite a while, 48 to 96 hours. I have my shop @ 65º. The stuff is setting up like porcelain!
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12-19-2004, 07:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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Pics please
Good Morning, We would love to see some pics of your bathroom. Have used the Por 15 on the frame of our Argosy. If this product is as good , might be ordering some. Annie and Marvin
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Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
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12-19-2004, 07:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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I think rustoleum makes a similar product called tub and tile -
Did you use this on your porcelain sinks or just fiberglass? I need to find something for the porcelain sinks of my 58....
Ken
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12-19-2004, 07:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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Good Idea
Quote:
Originally Posted by balrgn
Thanks, getting behind the sink area seems much harder than it really is. I'd be glad to share anything you need to know. We'll have to get together soon!
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I couldn't agree more~!
I'm off to another location..(work)
Will reply to pm soonest..
Thanks for the tip..
53FC
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12-19-2004, 11:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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This product is UV and moisture resistant, It is made to resurface bathroom fixtures, I used it on the plastic in my '75. I've heard of it used on a porcelain tub and worked great. (Moisture makes it cure faster so be aware!)
I have some pics on my web page, I'll be posting more as we go.
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12-21-2004, 02:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Paint
I wanted to post an update. It has been a little over 72 hours since we applied the paint. It has been curing slowly just as described in the data sheet. I left it in the work shop for 36 hours @ 35% humidity. As it happens the gas furnace out there reduces the humidity. it was a huge benefit for this. After 1/2 through the cure I took the 3 painted pieces inside where the humidity is around 50% this helped the curing. It is now extremely hard but the pieces are very pliable. 24 more hours and it reach the optimum cure. So far I am delighted with the way the pieces came out!
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12-21-2004, 08:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Lake Worth
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 96
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I used a two part epoxy and sprayed it...... took over a week to fully cure. But you know how cold it's been up here. First day you could pick it with your finger nail, tonight (1 week) was walking on the shower pan with muddy/snow/wet boot's - looks like new. Major difference......
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12-21-2004, 09:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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How does the finish come out if you brush it rather than spray it?
Ken
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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12-22-2004, 04:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Paint
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken J
How does the finish come out if you brush it rather than spray it?
Ken
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They claim it it comes out the same or better brushed. I prefer spray. It goes on in an even 2" path, holding the gun 6" - 8" abobe the piece. You need a pretty large dia. tip to spray. You MUST put 2 coats. If you want it to level rigtht.
You can see the pics on my website below.
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12-22-2004, 08:38 AM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 4,546
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Wow! that really looks fabulous!
one thing that concerns me, though, is how it will match the rest of the bathroom. the vanity, and the bulkhead walls appear to be more of an "off-white" or ivory color. I don't think that's discoloration from the years gone by. Certainly, the ABS plastic fixtures are yellowed. but the closet door and bulkheads appear to be an off-white formica type laminate. wonder if POR15 will come out with an "OFFWHITECOAT™"
can't wait to see the finished product!
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12-22-2004, 10:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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We did ask the dealer if pigments could be added, no plans at this time. it would take away from the bonding. ALL 5 of the removable plastic pieces have been removed. I will be working on puting the cover on the black tank soon. I need to make shim adjustments to the height. I did not like the factory wobble while , errr, ummmm, sitting there, you know what I mean.... I may be painting the removed closet wall before installing, I'll bring it in tonight and look at the color. Anything would be better than that dappled pinkish color!
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12-22-2004, 02:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Paint
As promised, I got a pic of the contrast of the bright white and off white. Not sure you can get a good view of the 2 pieces together? The original paint is not in bad shape, however I might as well paint the areas I can while everything is removed.
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12-22-2004, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Paint
Another update:
OK, I’m starting to sound like a commercial for POR products. I just Sprayed the closet wall, off white with a product called Marine Clean. Before I used this I kinda liked a product called ZEP and I had cleaned the wall with that. However the paint looked faded. The cloth I used was yellow when I finished. And the area was maybe 12 square feet. The good news is I will not have to re-paint the off white walls!
MARINE-CLEAN™ removes grease, oil, mildew, algae, musty odors, soap films, wax. Use it to clean canvas, vinyl, nylon, holding tanks, grease traps, auto parts and more.
http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=156
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12-23-2004, 01:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Paint
Things are starting to go together. Taking advantage of the warm weather!
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01-01-2005, 12:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Bathroom refinish
After a weeks of getting things just right, we are assembling the refurbished pieces! More pics in my Gallery.
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01-01-2005, 03:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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looks great. Guess this goes on my to do list. The old yellow look has got to go sooner or later.
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07-02-2005, 07:03 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,064
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How is the surface holdling up. As I understand it you did not use a primer.
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07-05-2005, 02:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Lake Worth
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 96
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I've had mine redone for about 6months now and still looks like new. I just got back from using my A/S in the Key's and the stuff is strong. It held up to two teenage girls walking on it and using the bathroom non-stop. Very happy with the stuff I used.
I'm not sure if I used the same stuff that BALRGN used, mine is just the two part epoxy you can get at HomeDepot. Easy, no primer, 1 coat. Most important part is making sure pieces are very clean.
I give it 3 thumbs up
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