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Posted by Troll
- October 10, 2013, 14:41:22 PMChrome=good rust=bad
Posted by jmbo
- October 10, 2013, 14:40:31 PMIve seen some really good "fake patina" jobs but I have to admit I think "patina" real or otherwise has begun to run its course. The idea of turning a rusty lawn ornament into a rat rod or a rat bike seemed fun at first but after seeing some of the absilute junk on the road as an excuse for poor workmanship, I think its time to get back to old fashion spit and polish.
Posted by dakuhosu
- October 10, 2013, 11:52:32 AMI have given it a lot of thought myself and ultimately decided it was too risky. For all the time spent you could really end up with something that looks obviously fabricated or just butt ugly. The best way if you absolutely want to go that way it to have a professional put a paintjob over the top, maybe a set builder or a real artist from the local art district. I've got some skills but only one Drifter at the moment to screw up, but I love the look, just fearful I can't pull it off myself. Hard to find a really good example of something like that too.
Posted by ventoracing
- October 10, 2013, 10:58:42 AMAnyone seen or done a Drifter with distressed paint to give it a patina like you would see on a vehicle originally built in the 40-50s?
Converting my 2002 Ebony 800 with its shiny chrome front end and engine covers (yuck!) to a more distressed vintage look is my vision.... not sure yet just how to pull it off.