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

[HemiAlex]

I found factory paint under two layers of primer where it starts off red oxide.

I went straight to bare metal wherever the primer is gray.

 

[wngrog]

I found factory paint under two layers of primer where it starts off red oxide.

I went straight to bare metal wherever the primer is gray.

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You going all in?

 

[HemiAlex]

I’ve been asked to hold off until the mechanicals are sorted. Just wanted to know that some character was left underneath it all.

 

[wngrog]

I’ve been asked to hold off until the mechanicals are sorted. Just wanted to know that some character was left underneath it all.

Bah. Why can’t you do both?

 

[cruiserjunktion]

When it’s really crusty, I apply some Ospho* to start the cleanup. For those tough to reach areas (ie inside rockers/frame) I’ll use a HF “engine cleaner” to apply it.

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*OSPHO is a rust-inhibiting coating not a paint. OSPHO causes iron oxide (rust) to chemically change to iron phosphate an inert, hard substance that turns the metal black.

 

[middlecalf]

How do you get that inside the rockers?

 

[wngrog]

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When it’s really crusty, I apply some Ospho* to start the cleanup. For those tough to reach areas (ie inside rockers/frame) I’ll use a HF “engine cleaner” to apply it.

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*OSPHO is a rust-inhibiting coating not a paint. OSPHO causes iron oxide (rust) to chemically change to iron phosphate an inert, hard substance that turns the metal black.

That’s probably what’s in this Rust Converter spray I’ve been using.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

How do you get that inside the rockers?

Pull the plugs or in my case shove it through the rust hole.

 

[middlecalf]

Got it. No such plugs in my ‘63 45 or ‘65 40, and rust holes are gone with panel replacements. I treated the remanent insides as best as possible with all things chemical before buttoning them up. Just curious about future prevention, hence the question. Wonder if I should drill some holes and get some plastic/rubber plugs? Thanks.

 

[wngrog]

Got it. No such plugs in my ‘63 45 or ‘65 40, and rust holes are gone with panel replacements. I treated the remanent insides as best as possible with all things chemical before buttoning them up. Just curious about future prevention, hence the question. Wonder if I should drill some holes and get some plastic/rubber plugs? Thanks.

That’s where you use the stuff like Fluid Film or the sort. Oil based with a tip that makes it mist. That said, your panels are sealed. They will outlast you and your kids most likely.

The problem with the Pig is the drains go into the rockers and it’s just a vat to hold water and rust.

 

[wngrog]

I have a new canvas

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I have a new canvas

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Hello @wngrog ,

im just checking in with a Preservation update ,


Things have gotten crowded in my little patina Preserving Chamber , so i added a second floor

your son is happy chilling .................

 

[BHillteq]

After reading through your build threads, and admiring the crap out of how you save rigs, and give them new life, I finally did something I've been wanting to do for a while. My folks live up in Idaho, and this old couple at the bottom of their hill have a little Pickup that's just been sitting out by their barn rotting away since the husband passed away back in 2012. I've always said how cool it would be to get it and fix it up, but it's always stopped there. Halfway through the Patina build, I was like F it. I'm going to get that little truck. Long story short, she's mine. Runs strong, and will have a new life in Utah with me. Not to thread jack, I'm posting this here because I'm curious what my best course of action should be to preserve it's killer patina. There is virtually no paint on the bed, so that is just rust prevention at this point, but the cab has tons of red I want to make pop. Especially the stripes.. I freaking love the stripes. Thanks in advance! Sorry for the novel.

 

[wngrog]

Awesome. So awesome.

anything with good paint go ahead and use the Griots treatment. Go ahead and invest in the buffer. The link should be above.

I’m loving letting Fluid Film soak into raw metal like the bed in my 45

I’m still using some rust converter but only in places I don’t care if the rust turns black.

Congrats !!

 

[wngrog]

I’ve got a pretty cool new project to play with. This is a 1974 that lived its whole life on a farm in central Louisiana.

This was CLR and Fluid Film.

I’m going to let the Fluid film soak in while I work on the mechanics and then I’ll cut and buff the places that have enough paint.

 

[christianleeboy]

wow, the stuff works like a charm!

 

[BHillteq]

Awesome. So awesome.

anything with good paint go ahead and use the Griots treatment. Go ahead and invest in the buffer. The link should be above.

I’m loving letting Fluid Film soak into raw metal like the bed in my 45

I’m still using some rust converter but only in places I don’t care if the rust turns black.

Congrats !!

I’ve got a pretty cool new project to play with. This is a 1974 that lived its whole life on a farm in central Louisiana.

This was CLR and Fluid Film.

I’m going to let the Fluid film soak in while I work on the mechanics and then I’ll cut and buff the places that have enough paint.

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Thanks! And that looks incredible! So hit it with the CLR first, then cut and polish where the paint is?

 

[wngrog]

Just be sure not to scratch the paint with scotchbrite

that truck may can be done with the yellow bottle Griot and correction Pad

 

[reddog90]

@BHillteq congrats on the truck. Check out this other article on oxidized single stage paint restoration as well. Clay bar, Meguiar's #7, and wax.

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints Restoring original and antique paint In the collector car hobby world, there’s a lot of interest in restoring and preserving original paint on classic and antique cars. Restoring the original...

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[wngrog]

The guy makes a good point about less aggressive the better. None of mine have ever had as much paint as this green one.