Preserving Patina - How To Tips and Tricks

[Bludozer]

4 total coats. Set up hard as a rock. Very pleased with the results

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Looks like a completely different truck! Really nice work.

 

[Indygbd]

Are you a fan of Penetrol now?

4 total coats. Set up hard as a rock. Very pleased with the results

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[wngrog]

Are you a fan of Penetrol now?

Only on certain applications. Zero chance I would do my 45 in it. This truck had spray paint beige over white. Oil would not last long.

 

[shellb]

Fantastic! I was going to ask you how many coats you planned on doing...now I know!

I put on number 2 today.

 

[ajbawd]

Help? I did read all 31 pages but don’t really see a solution to the large cracked (respray?) paint that I have. Should I pressure wash-scrape-CLR-penetrol+polish?

 

[reddog90]

Preserving Patina - How To Tips and Tricks

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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These methods will help hydrate what's there. Some spots on the hood of my old 40 were a little baked and the #7 helped it not be so dry and cracked. It was obviously not a one and done deal though. Or I guess you could tear into it with scotchbrite and remove all the respray.

 

[CondeCruiser]

Used IronX to start, then Megs ultimate compound. Maxshine DA with an orange pad. Going to scotchbrite it to smooth the paint and redo. Finish it off with Jescar powerlock plus+.

 

[ajbawd]

Thanks @reddog90. It definitely needs re-hydrating. Its just such a rough surface that a applicator pad/cloth will just get torn up putting the #7 on.

 

[wngrog]

Thanks @reddog90. It definitely needs re-hydrating. Its just such a rough surface that a applicator pad/cloth will just get torn up putting the #7 on.

I don’t see a wax working on that paint situation.

 

[ajbawd]

I don’t see a wax working on that paint situation.

I agree. I think I might be at the abrasives or wet sand stage for the hood. Maybe try to smooth what's there into the primer and metal and let it age. Has anyone successfully done this? I know its close to the "fake patina look" process, which isn't what were doing here, but I don't want a painted hood on a patina truck.

 

[wngrog]

I agree. I think I might be at the abrasives or wet sand stage for the hood. Maybe try to smooth what's there into the primer and metal and let it age. Has anyone successfully done this? I know its close to the "fake patina look" process, which isn't what were doing here, but I don't want a painted hood on a patina truck.

Are those pressure washer marks on the hood? Maybe just finish that job uniformly then oil that baby up

 

[ajbawd]

Are those pressure washer marks on the hood? Maybe just finish that job uniformly then oil that baby up

It sure looks like it judging by the width of the stripes. The plan is to pressure wash tonight and do just what you said. If not, were breaking out the sand paper. Just got it this weekend, so the stoke is very high and of course, patina preservation is on top of the to-do list.

 

[Brost]

When use CLR in spray bottle, are you diluting the CLR at all? Wash off immediately after each section?

 

[shellb]

Personally I just soaked a Brillo pad and went to town!

Once I got tired I washed it off and start where I left off.

 

[wngrog]

I usually spray it directly and rub with Scotchbrite or Steel Wool. If you have good paint don’t scratch it. Just rub the bad stuff off.

When use CLR in spray bottle, are you diluting the CLR at all? Wash off immediately after each section?

 

[Brost]

I usually spray it directly and rub with Scotchbrite or Steel Wool. If you have good paint don’t scratch it. Just rub the bad stuff off.

My paint is s***. I need to strip primer on the top once it gets back from getting disc brakes on it next week. Then start with a CLR 0000 steel wool scrub and assess after that.

 

[wngrog]

My paint is s***. I need to strip primer on the top once it gets back from getting disc brakes on it next week. Then start with a CLR 0000 steel wool scrub and assess after that.

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You watch how it’s going to pop. That’s going to look superb

 

[Brost]

You watch how it’s going to pop. That’s going to look superb

I hope so! Will report back for advice after the primer is removed and CLR scrub is done.

 

[shellb]

Will CLR work to remove old spray paint? Or at least mute it somewhat?

Other suggestions for that specifically?

 

[wngrog]

Will CLR work to remove old spray paint? Or at least mute it somewhat?

Other suggestions for that specifically?

I used Graffiti remover to take overspray off base Toyota paint