Preserving Patina - How To Tips and Tricks (2 Viewers)

[wngrog]

I am trying my first Penetrol treatment.

I like the way it cures and dries in the exposed rust but man. It cured up on the white paint and I’m having to use goof off to remove it.

Otherwise I’m liking the look.

I got the drivers corner of the hood done and quit. I’ll likely have to polish the paint now since im striping all the wax off with the Goof

 

[Dizzy]

My favorite solvent is gasoline.

 

[rainingagain]

My favorite solvent is gasoline.

My dad used to make us wash parts with gasoline and our bare hands. When I'd complain that it stings, he tell me that means it's working. Ah, good times.

 

[Dizzy]

Serious. Wax, and see the waxy dandruff on the rust. Gasoline dip a toothbrush, and use it on the white parts. It will look darker when dry, and water will still bead up?

 

[Mightymes]

Got my 45 the CLR and fluid film treatment finished up this weekend. I can’t believe how much color has come out.

 

[wngrog]

Awesome. I’m starting on a new project tomorrow. I can’t wait to see how it goes.

 

[Mightymes]

Awesome. I’m starting on a new project tomorrow. I can’t wait to see how it goes.

What's the next project?

 

[G-Cat]

What's the next project?

Lake City Limo

Coming soon .......

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[wngrog]

Round 1. Full CLR scrub. Look at that blue popping

 

[wngrog]

The sides were in great shape but the roof had me a little worried.

There has been a Con Ferr rack on it and it was plaid with grime and rust.

 

[wngrog]

Scrub. Wash. Scrub. Wash.

 

[wngrog]

Layer one of Penetrol applied. Roof rack will be going back on so I want a good hard protectant up there.
I have to say. This was the best piece one patina I’ve ever had the pleasure of bringing back. Zero cancer. Just good ole time.

 

[Indygbd]

Layer one of Penetrol applied. Roof rack will be going back on so I want a good hard protectant up there.
I have to say. This was the best piece one patina I’ve ever had the pleasure of bringing back. Zero cancer. Just good ole time.

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So how do you like Penetrol so far? The great thing about it is that a year from now the roof will look just like that! I need to try your method next time. The problem here in the north is salt and snow. I know the Penetrol hold up well to those conditions.

 

[wngrog]

So how do you like Penetrol so far? The great thing about it is that a year from now the roof will look just like that! I need to try your method next time. The problem here in the north is salt and snow. I know the Penetrol hold up well to those conditions.

I still think Fluid Film is the way to go for areas that get dirty and you pressure wash off ... underside. Fenders. Etc.

I’m liking the finished coat the Penetrol gives for the external part.

my only mess up is applying it to a dirty truck and it stained the white. I’m aware now and think adding it to a clean surface is money

 

[Indygbd]

I still think Fluid Film is the way to go for areas that get dirty and you pressure wash off ... underside. Fenders. Etc.

I’m liking the finished coat the Penetrol gives for the external part.

my only mess up is applying it to a dirty truck and it stained the white. I’m aware now and think adding it to a clean surface is money

Yea that’s what I do. Use CLR, clean well, and use small amounts of Penetrol. I like several thin coats. Let it dry for about 2 weeks to completely cure. Then it’s great.

 

[BHillteq]

I still think Fluid Film is the way to go for areas that get dirty and you pressure wash off ... underside. Fenders. Etc.

I’m liking the finished coat the Penetrol gives for the external part.

my only mess up is applying it to a dirty truck and it stained the white. I’m aware now and think adding it to a clean surface is money

What are you using to apply it?

 

[wngrog]

What are you using to apply it?

I wiped it on with a blue shop rag.

It’s cold here and that coat that was applied about 4 pm yesterday has not fully dried.

Just an FYI for those wanting to apply multiple coats of Penetrol. Keep your area clean and plan a few days for multiple coats.

 

[BHillteq]

I wiped it on with a blue shop rag.

It’s cold here and that coat that was applied about 4 pm yesterday has not fully dried.

Just an FYI for those wanting to apply multiple coats of Penetrol. Keep your area clean and plan a few days for multiple coats.

Good to know! But so far you're liking it more than FF, on exterior body panels? I love how FF looks, for the first few days. I'd love something that lasts a little longer.

 

[wngrog]

It’s not always about oil though. If you have great paint and raw metal I like to put a good coat of polish and wax on the truck then go back to the bare metal with treatment.

this thing is polishing up like a champ

 

[wngrog]

Good to know! But so far you're liking it more than FF, on exterior body panels? I love how FF looks, for the first few days. I'd love something that lasts a little longer.

I’m still good with FF on certain applications. Especially with trucks like The Goat and Patina where the paint was very porous.

Also I enjoy rubbing it on after a wash.