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Today I had the frame on my 1932 Coach sandblasted. I do not have a paint stall, so what product would you advise I use to cover the metal? Is POR-15 a good choice? Is there a primer in a rattle can that I might use? Please tell me there is a product available that I can apply by brush, roller, or rattle can. I do not intend to show this car, but would like to preserve and protect. Thank you.
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You will never get a recommendation from me to use POR-anything. I can find absolutely no use for it. Rattle can is another means of painting that works well for small jobs only. If you want a good paint job on your chassis I would recommend you employ a conventional spray paint job with the recommended etching, priming and finally a substantial coat of durable paint. If you have embarked on a restoration project for your car you will find the amount of work to do the job right is about the same as a sloppy job that has to be removed and done again. 
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If the frame is bare metal right now it is very important to protect it as soon as possible. Check with your local auto paint store for a system of paint (etch, primer, color, or whatever needed for the system chosen) to use and follow the directions. Maybe you can rent the needed painting equipment (gun, compressor, SAFETY equipment, etc.) from a rental shop to paint the frame yourself. An enclosed garage (or a friend's) would be nice, a car size rental storage unit would work also, wet down the concrete floor, close the door down to the top of an window exhaust fan, cover with visqueen the open areas next to the fan and go for it....in a pinch I have worked outside on a real still day. Check with the local authorities to make sure there won't be any legal problems also. Don't forget the safety stuff...you don't want your lungs to color match your frame. 
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Gentlemen, thank you for your input. After reading your opinions, I contacted a friend with paint facilities and tomorrow night she gets etched. Priming and painting to follow soon after. No POR for her.
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Good luck. P.S. In your area you will need to keep an eye on the temperature also.
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