Acid/Metal Etching Solutions

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millhousenator

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Apr 15, 2010

• #1

Im looking for a cheaper alternative to POR15's metal etch. I have heard you can buy such products at hardware stores, but quick searches online dont give me any results. What is a good brand that I can buy locally at the hardware store?

 

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noresttill

NAXJA Forum User

Location

South Florida

• Apr 16, 2010

• #2

After checking the msds for metal ready, it seems that most of it is phosphoric acid. the stuff that makes up naval jelly and what they put in cola.

Its also has zinc phosphate which is the "residue" which i guess is like parkerization.

As far as options, naval jelly, but it seems that por-15 is kind of a one of a kind recipe

Hopes this helps

 

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millhousenator

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Apr 16, 2010

• #3

It helps alot. Thanks!

 

snail

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North Jersey

• Apr 16, 2010

• #4

hey millhouse, im in the same boat. post up with your results for whatever you end up using. although, the true results will only show after the por-15 has been on for awhile..

 

old_man

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Loveland, Colorado

• Apr 16, 2010

• #5

Check out a company called Top Secret Coatings. Their stuff is as good or better than POR-15 and is UV protected.

 

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millhousenator

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Apr 18, 2010

• #6

I already have chassis saver on order from magnet paints. This TSC Rust converter Cleaner looks promising to prep for the chassis saver and bedliner though.