Preserving Patina - How To Tips and Tricks (6 Viewers)
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All by hand for now. I might break out the polisher next weekend. Still have the passenger side and roof to do now.
Ocho77
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A new product I have found recently. Bowdens Three Way (iron decontamination product) works amazing for removing rust runs / stains. Spray on, wait for it to turn purple, light scrub with a green scotch brite, then rinse off. So easy and fast.
www.bowdensown.com.au
Bowden's Own Three Way paint decontamination
Fast and effective iron decontamination for your paint.
www.bowdensown.com.au
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
That rust stain was cool.
Fresh coat of “Patina Sauce” from Sweet Patina
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IG: @patinacruisers
jesus888
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Trying to make a game plan for this frame under my Old Blue Build…
My plan is to spend time when I have access to parts of (like now) here and there instead of doing it all at once… so when I do have access what should my plan be? This is not a frame off and I’m not cutting out rust… also frame seems solid with no scaling…
My plan is to
Cheers…
My plan is to spend time when I have access to parts of (like now) here and there instead of doing it all at once… so when I do have access what should my plan be? This is not a frame off and I’m not cutting out rust… also frame seems solid with no scaling…
My plan is to
- scrape/brush any dirt away…
- Do I need to do a CLR scrub if the area?
- Do I need to wire wheel?
- Should I use penetrol after that?
- Or fluid film?
- Rust converter?
Cheers…
CondeCruiser
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My frame was similar to this condition. Wire wheeled and rust converter then paint.
He said no frame off haha!!!
It doesn't look to bad from the limited pics of one side. Looks like mine and I'm in the PNW. Not sure where you are.
Since you don't plan on painting it, if this were me, and this is what I am planning for my rig, I would pressure wash the s*** out of the entire undercarriage. Wire wheel where I can. Get all the dirt and grease and whatever out of the frame rails and corners. Then fluid film the frame inside and out regularly.
Other's can chime in, but I generally only rust convert something I am going to paint over. Fluid film works great but kind of stinks for a bit.
jesus888
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I mean… if I figure out how to get a lift installed… I’m not saying it’s never happening but I have a couple other projects to finish first
… I’m down with the cleaning and then fluid filming. Since it’s already in the garage, most of the cleaning will be dry on the frame and the dirt is definitely quite dry so that shouldn’t be a problem.That plus some wire wheeling is an OK remedy…
For reference I’m in Atlanta
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Spent the last couple days making this blue pop back out after years of neglect.
CLR and blue scotch.
Water rinse.
Speed shine
Polish
Wax
Lots of steps but the end result is crazy
CLR and blue scotch.
Water rinse.
Speed shine
Polish
Wax
Lots of steps but the end result is crazy
EStein
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Dang, that looks great!
jesus888
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I think Old Blue getting this treatment…
I didn’t realize how bad of shape this was in until it cleaned up so well. Thank you to the patina godfather @wngrog
This pic is before
This picture is after CLR and 0000 steel wool
This picture is after polish and wax. Huge difference.
I'll post more pictures of the whole truck before/ after with the same formula tomorrow.
This pic is before
This picture is after CLR and 0000 steel wool
This picture is after polish and wax. Huge difference.
I'll post more pictures of the whole truck before/ after with the same formula tomorrow.
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Superb
CondeCruiser
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So today I was prepping my doors for paint. They had about 3 different colors on them. I started using these 5" hook and loop discs I got from Benchmark abrasives. Noticed they were taking off the paint slowly and leaving the original Beige. Figured I would take some pics and share for those looking to remove spray paint to reveal the original color. I was using them on my Maxshine DA orbital buffer on the highest setting. It took some time but it was easy to keep it from burning through the OG paint.
Here is a link to them. I was using the medium Red. The blue was too fine to cut. Didn't try the Tan.
benchmarkabrasives.com
Here is a link to them. I was using the medium Red. The blue was too fine to cut. Didn't try the Tan.
5" Hook & Loop Surface Conditioning Discs - 10 Pack
Benchmark Abrasives 5" Hook & Loop Surface Conditioning Discs are designed for use on stainless steel, standard or alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials and alloys, plastic, fiberglass and more.
benchmarkabrasives.com
rex in bama
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Don’t have a good before pic, but amazed by how this original single stage paint reacts to a polish - I think I can get it better than this, too.
