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Jan 17, 2023 · In this case, that meant the locks,which had to be replaced with a new matching set. In unpacking all the related bits and bobs from the boxes in which they’ve resided since The Big Strip Down, the trunk lid latch striker re-surfaced.
Jan 27, 2015 · Work toward the goal. Patina although it has it's place is at times is just a cop out by the lazy in most situations. Do what you can to improve it. If a body panel is too rough to save, run it until you can replace it, but do repair or replace it. Try for the finish line, not the halfway point.
- Our Stand on Patina
- Faux Or For Real?
- Stabilizing Bodywork
- Layer After Layer
- Say No to New
- Final Words
First off, we think patina and provenance go hand in hand. If a car has significant provenance and the patina reflects it, we feel it’s appropriate to maintain that finish. For example, if the car has its original paint, maintaining the factory history is a worthy cause—after all, a car is only original once. The same applies if the car still sport...
People seem to be increasingly overrepresenting—or even entirely misrepresenting—the originality and patina of their cars. Let’s discuss some ways to evaluate a car’s condition and spot the telltale signs that something isn’t a true, time-worn classic. It’s getting more common for cars, whether they’re on display at shows or offered for sale, to bo...
Once we’ve philosophized, investigated and inspected a car and have finally decided to celebrate its patina, it’s time to stabilize and enhance it. Priority one: fixing any past damage or damage in progress. Much of this damage is from corrosion, but remember, preserving a car’s finish when there’s too much rust-through will mean astronomical costs...
Sooner or later, we have to get the paint out as part of the preservation. Whether it’s a freshly welded patch panel or a new bracket that we have to dull down to look like the old one, our painting methods make the difference. As we develop a unique paint strategy for each project, we want to make sure that we match the color, texture and thicknes...
We’re not just talking about bodywork when we consider preserving and repairing patina. Often, interior components, various brackets and electrical components will be part of the work. We deal with these parts separately. For most of the non-bodywork components, we first try to replace them with a good used part that sports patina matching the rest...
Patina may be all the rage these days, but hopefully the classic car community will realize that real patina formed after a lifetime of ownership is far better than “restored” (aka fake) patina. As we announced from our soapbox, we can understand a mild amount of restoration on a car with patina, but at some tipping point, it’s probably better just...
Feb 28, 2024 · Creating a DIY patina effect can transform your classic car or hot rod, giving it that sought-after vintage appeal while preserving its originality. We’ll guide you through adding patina or matching existing one, ensuring safety and professionalism in your work. Creating Faux Patina on Different Metals
Patina Truck, an episode of Car Fix on Philo. A classic Chevy with an LSX engine.
Nov 28, 2020 · Patina Truck: Directed by Matt Allegretti. With Jeremy Bumpus, Bryan Fuller. A classic Chevy that has all the goodies, LSX engine, custom chassis and a supercharger.
