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luvmy58 · 05-16-2008, 02:46 PM

A rust converter will neutralize the rust making it inert. As stated a rust encapsulator will seal the rust preventing further exposure to moisture. POR 15 is a type of rust encapsulator.

A rust converter is not a good idea to use if you get down to good clean metal. It will not make a strong bond to the metal. Also most of the rust converters require using an oil based paint for the topcoat. Using anything other than an oil based paint will probably bleed through.

Three rust encapsulator products are POR15, Eastwood Rust Encapsulator, and Rust Bullet. The one downside to POR15 was mentioned in this thread, it is not UV resistant.

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luvmy58 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Posts: 3	Por15 or Rust converter? A rust converter will neutralize the rust making it inert. As stated a rust encapsulator will seal the rust preventing further exposure to moisture. POR 15 is a type of rust encapsulator. A rust converter is not a good idea to use if you get down to good clean metal. It will not make a strong bond to the metal. Also most of the rust converters require using an oil based paint for the topcoat. Using anything other than an oil based paint will probably bleed through. Three rust encapsulator products are POR15, Eastwood Rust Encapsulator, and Rust Bullet. The one downside to POR15 was mentioned in this thread, it is not UV resistant.