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Posted by greenbarn
 - October 10, 2013, 22:30:32 PM
Quote from: Troll on October 10, 2013, 14:41:22 PM

Chrome=good rust=bad

I'd agree with this equation(s)....

I think making your bike look like the 40's-50's is a fine idea, but my personal preference is that it should look like it did NEW in the 40's-50's.   Not like it sat out in your fence-row SINCE the 40's-50's.  But that's just my preference - like many have said, it's your bike, and you should make it look like YOU want it to look.

Posted by Troll
 - October 10, 2013, 14:41:22 PM

Chrome=good rust=bad

Posted by jmbo
 - October 10, 2013, 14:40:31 PM

Ive 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 AM

I 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 AM

Anyone 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.

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