I just ran across this on the news feed. While I don't have personal interest in the politics or content beyond the FJ40, I'm curious whether this cruiser could use the patina treatment.
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Bezel is upside down
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I just ran across this on the news feed. While I don't have personal interest in the politics or content beyond the FJ40, I'm curious whether this cruiser could use the patina treatment.
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Not really, Lol!Bezel is upside down
ReallyNot really, Lol!
Thanks mate for correcting me!
It's the corners that gave it away.Thanks mate for correcting me!
Just measered the late model bezel, there is indeed a (aprox 1cm) difference. Less obvious than in early model bezel though...
There is no escape from the bezel police. They are always watching.Bezel is upside down
Ha!
There is no escape from the bezel police. They are always watching.
Thanks for chiming in……a full respray, properly prepped and done the right way is definitely an option. I guess I’d just like to see if I can get to the original paint under the half-ass respray, and then polish that up, embracing any imperfections and patina.Why not just leave it alone until you can re-spray it properly. Wax it or something to help protect from rust. A neighbor did mine inside and out with some bondo work, back in 1985. It held up really well until 2010 or so. I'm going to weld in new metal and spray it myself
Thanks…..I’ll try the steel wool and keep experimenting. I’ll be busy on another project in my garage, then get sidetracked into tinkering with the 40 and messing with the paint. Appreciate the feedback and will report back.Green scotchbrite is too abrasive, imo. The most aggressive that I do for enamel is 1000-grit silicon carbide paper, or 000 or 0000-grade steel wool. The steel wool can be wet, if you load it with baking soda (will not rust when dry), or load it with automotive paste wax, or oil. Metallic oxides expand when the form, so going over the surface with something to remove the rust to the level of the surrounding enamel or sheet metal will allow the rust to shine, and nicely polish with paste wax, or oil, and a rag. I remove stains from my teeth with baking soda, a moist coffee filter, or a dulled hardwood toothpick, it is the right amount of abrasive for stain removal.
If the paint is peeling, you can use a pressure washer. It all depends on how well they prepped it before paint. On my 72 that I had, I was able to remove about 75% of the respray with a pressure washer - took a few hours. The rest my wife and I removed with razor blades, then used easy-off oven cleaner to get rid of the primer underneath. Turned out great!Thanks…..I’ll try the steel wool and keep experimenting. I’ll be busy on another project in my garage, then get sidetracked into tinkering with the 40 and messing with the paint. Appreciate the feedback and will report back.
Damn!….that looks great! I thought about a pressure washing. Will definitely be trying that when the weather warms up. Awesome your wife helped out with that too.If the paint is peeling, you can use a pressure washer. It all depends on how well they prepped it before paint. On my 72 that I had, I was able to remove about 75% of the respray with a pressure washer - took a few hours. The rest my wife and I removed with razor blades, then used easy-off oven cleaner to get rid of the primer underneath. Turned out great!
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Thanks…..I’ll try the steel wool and keep experimenting. I’ll be busy on another project in my garage, then get sidetracked into tinkering with the 40 and messing with the paint. Appreciate the feedback and will report back.
Nice work……love that final result. Thanks for the pics.If you want to dive into the rabbit hole of paint removal.
I suggest not following the subtle tactics. However mine had 3 layers over the factory paint.
Straight paint thinner, red scotchbrite pad, rags, and elbow grease.
Just needs polished out.
Then finish the other 60% of the rig.
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I know that feeling. I used acetone, purple scotchbrite, lots of elbow grease. I have ~1/3 the hood and an A pillar to go.If you want to dive into the rabbit hole of paint removal.
I suggest not following the subtle tactics. However mine had 3 layers over the factory paint.
Straight paint thinner, red scotchbrite pad, rags, and elbow grease.
Just needs polished out.
Then finish the other 60% of the rig.
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I bet that zips right along...Planning to begin the patina-preservation process on my freshly swapped 40.
Is there a consensus on the optimal system for preservation?
My plan is this:
- CLR scrub : Do people recommend a sponge, rag, or something with some texture like scotch-brite?
- Wash and dry.
- Apply Penetrol with a brush and let dry.
Do people recommend Fluid Film or BLO over the Penetrol? Any thoughts would be welcomed.
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