Preserving Patina - How To Tips and Tricks (3 Viewers)

[Tank5]

I haven't tried this myself, but the old timers used to tell me that wintergreen oil was used to soften up old rubber.

Thanks

I will research that some pending other options others have tried.

 

[wngrog]

I used to use Vaseline but now I use…..surprise….Fluid Film

 

[FLMikem]

I used to use Vaseline but now I use…..surprise….Fluid Film

+1 to Fluid film on old (salvageable) rubber.

 

[Goldbug]

I have not read every page in this thread, so sorry if I missed it but does anyone have a good recommendation for something to treat the window gasket rubber with to help keep them pliable and resist cracking?

@GA Architect turned me on to this: 303 Aerospace protectant

 

[Unimogguy]

@GA Architect turned me on to this: 303 Aerospace protectant

Extremely popular and highly recommended in the outdoor industry for inflatable rafts, kayaks, paddle boards, and other gear that spends significant amounts of time in the sun.

 

[wngrog]

Old faded ass 60 getting some love.

 

[wngrog]

Polishing this old man up

 

[wngrog]

Finished up. Hell of a transformation. Unreal

 

[Tennessee80]

Very nice specimen to start with and you really did bring out the best in that paint!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Glad I'm not the only one sporting base coat on their hood.

 

[84Landie]

Looking for advice. My 60 has a cheap re-spray over the original brown paint. This thread has inspired me to bring it back, rather than re-paint the truck. I attempted Goof Off with 00 steel wool. It takes off the respray, but is also taking off some of the base coat. What do you think? Too much pressure? 00 is too coarse? Try a different product? CLR with steel wool wouldn't touch the paint. Thanks for your help.

Before:

After:

 

[77CJ5]

Tractor Wagons shared this beauty on IG.

Needs more Fluid Film:

 

[Tank5]

I have a set of head light guards like the ones pictured on the 40 above. Only other set I have seen. I had thought they were someone’s home built deals.

 

[77CJ5]

Rust or Patina?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Looks like fire.

 

[peesalot]

For old rubber Glycerin does the trick nicely.

 

[sggoat]

Another rubber rejuvenate--try dot 5 brake fluid--it's pretty much pure silicon--read the label to make sure it doesn't have the petroleum based ingredients that something like Armour-all has--bad stuff--do a test patch first(you can also mix w/glycerin)--if you can find an old copier in the trash, they usu have a half full bottle of this same mix--mostly silicon oil--really refined--keeps the rubber protected and supple--

 

[rex in bama]

Question on preserving the front floor board of my truck. Have been cleaning a ton of old carpet residue off, then planning to put the old stock mat back in place. Much of the paint is in great shape, but the drivers side has a fair amount of paint loss - though no rust issues. Prior to putting the mat back in place would you treat with rust converter then fluid film, or just fluid film (or go some other route)? Thanks!

 

[wngrog]

What I have found with rust converter is that it will change the color of the paint where it creeps under it. On a floor that’s not a big deal.

I’d do both. Convert them film

 

[rex in bama]

What I have found with rust converter is that it will change the color of the paint where it creeps under it. On a floor that’s not a big deal.

I’d do both. Convert them film

Will do! Many thanks