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lukes63chev · 12-22-2012, 12:31 AM

i have been thing about making my truck in to a old patina look or keep with the flat black and the gloss green.what should i do

perro13 · 12-22-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lukes63chev

i have been thing about making my truck in to a old patina look or keep with the flat black and the gloss green.what should i do

Any pics, we love pics

oem4me · 12-22-2012, 02:46 AM

Lately, "patina" seems to mean just about anything but a nice paint job. I say, if you are lucky enough to have had mother nature work her subtle magic on your factory paint, then don't touch it and let it show. Otherwise, knock your self out on whatever you think might look good. You can always sand it off and go again until it's right, right?

LostMy65 · 12-22-2012, 07:08 AM

I'm trying to figure out the rear window on the stepside with the girl.
It looks bigger than a small window, yet smaller than a big window.

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bonehead · 12-22-2012, 08:49 AM

I could not vote because you didn't offer a paint it vote. But I wanted to offer my opinion FWIW.

Real patina is cool until you can afford paint, but fake patina is just wrong.

My truck has real years-earned patina that everyone thinks is cool, but I can't wait to paint it and make it slick.

rtk434 · 12-22-2012, 10:01 AM

I like real patina. Fake not so much.
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**slepysal** · 12-22-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rtk434

I like real patina. Fake not so much.
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Ditto. Ok maybe its just me but I cant see putting the time and effort to make a new paint job look like an old neglected one.
That beeing said I do like the look of the old company.speed shop ,farm truck .
FWIW Paint it enjoy it then let the elements take care of it

61_FL_Apache · 12-22-2012, 12:45 PM

I have both with my last two trucks and I perfer the patina look and it draws more attention at car show.

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-22-2012, 12:51 PM

If I'm reading this right....

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Originally Posted by lukes63chev

making my truck in to a old patina look

you're talking about fake patina?
I agree with others above.... NO
But, if it already has natural patina, leave it alone.

shawno72 · 12-22-2012, 01:08 PM

Patina patina patina

**Corts60** · 12-22-2012, 02:40 PM

I agree with OEM. Real patina only. No Fauxtina!
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hopped up · 12-22-2012, 02:58 PM

No fauxtina!! Or flatblack!!! Please , in my opinion both are played out
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**TBONE1964** · 12-22-2012, 03:10 PM

No patina for me. Although I do agree that if it original paint and the truck is not rotted out, then leave it if you like it.

I take a lot of pride in body work and paint and think it takes something special to lay out a nicer than factory paint job on any vehicle.

I also do not care for fake patina, flat and semi gloss black.While we are on the subject, I am also burned out with the term "rat rod". Is every thing built before 1990 have to be a rat rod? I think it is a term that is way over used.

Auctioneerhere · 12-22-2012, 03:56 PM

Flat black is not my cup of tea, I have never seen fake patina, so I guess at this point I am no help at all.

LostMy65 · 12-22-2012, 04:31 PM

I don't like the idea of metal being exposed to the elements.
But I respect the look of real patina.
I also like these faux-patina jobs:

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chevyrestoguy · 12-22-2012, 04:43 PM

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I like real patina. Fake not so much.
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Agreed. I like the look of the original paint all burned off, faded, and lacquer-checked. You can't duplicate that, it takes decades of natural weathering. I can spot a fake patina a mile away, and they usually look goofy because they try to patina new enamel or urethane, and it looks like it's been over-sanded in all the wrong places.

NOTHING patinas like nitrocellulose lacquer.

**joedoh** · 12-22-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

I don't like the idea of metal being exposed to the elements.
But I respect the look of real patina.
I also like these faux-patina jobs:

.

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neither of those looks very realistic

just my crappy opinion worth what it cost.

LostMy65 · 12-22-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Auctioneerhere

Flat black is not my cup of tea, I have never seen fake patina, so I guess at this point I am no help at all.

Here's a thread of some trucks with the fake worn look:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446308
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Bearcamp · 12-22-2012, 06:11 PM

I like the real patina but if done right I think the fake patina looks good also.

Leadfoot Lambert · 12-22-2012, 06:43 PM

I vote for the 3rd pic because of the hot chick!

Not much for patina here being from Maine and all.

motiveauto · 12-22-2012, 08:54 PM

O know mine is faked but I love the patina look!
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gixxer711 · 12-22-2012, 10:56 PM

i love real patina. but as far as i am concerned, anything but flat black and my truck is flat black primer. hate it!
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LostMy65 · 12-22-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

neither of those looks very realistic

just my crappy opinion worth what it cost.

Of course they don't look real.
I personally like the paint wearing off look.

markeb01 · 12-22-2012, 11:06 PM

I love real flat black, but not much of a fan of the fake flat black!

LostMy65 · 12-22-2012, 11:10 PM

We were just discussing in another thread how different people have different tastes.
Some like one look, others like another, and then another.
We were saying in that other thread that this diversity of tastes, and how those in these forums don't criticize another's tastes, is what makes this forum enjoyable.

I respect other's tastes by not telling them it looks crappy, because it doesn't look crappy to them.

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12-22-2012, 12:31 AM	#1
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12-22-2012, 02:46 AM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: patina or no patina Lately, "patina" seems to mean just about anything but a nice paint job. I say, if you are lucky enough to have had mother nature work her subtle magic on your factory paint, then don't touch it and let it show. Otherwise, knock your self out on whatever you think might look good. You can always sand it off and go again until it's right, right?

12-22-2012, 07:08 AM	#4
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: patina or no patina I'm trying to figure out the rear window on the stepside with the girl. It looks bigger than a small window, yet smaller than a big window. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-22-2012, 08:49 AM	#5
bonehead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 516	Re: patina or no patina I could not vote because you didn't offer a paint it vote. But I wanted to offer my opinion FWIW. Real patina is cool until you can afford paint, but fake patina is just wrong. My truck has real years-earned patina that everyone thinks is cool, but I can't wait to paint it and make it slick. __________________ past trucks: 1980 C-10 Silverado SWB 1961 C-10 custom cab LWB 1966 C-10 custom cab LWB

12-22-2012, 10:01 AM	#6
rtk434 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bechtelsville PA Posts: 54	Re: patina or no patina I like real patina. Fake not so much. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff Moyer 65 LWB fleetside 292 4 speed 85 Camaro 436" SBC with a little nitrous 8.12 @ 169 in street trim

12-22-2012, 12:45 PM	#8
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: patina or no patina I have both with my last two trucks and I perfer the patina look and it draws more attention at car show. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

12-22-2012, 01:08 PM	#10
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: patina or no patina Patina patina patina __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-22-2012, 02:40 PM	#11
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: patina or no patina I agree with OEM. Real patina only. No Fauxtina! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-22-2012, 02:58 PM	#12
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: patina or no patina No fauxtina!! Or flatblack!!! Please , in my opinion both are played out Posted via Mobile Device

12-22-2012, 03:10 PM	#13
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: patina or no patina No patina for me. Although I do agree that if it original paint and the truck is not rotted out, then leave it if you like it. I take a lot of pride in body work and paint and think it takes something special to lay out a nicer than factory paint job on any vehicle. I also do not care for fake patina, flat and semi gloss black.While we are on the subject, I am also burned out with the term "rat rod". Is every thing built before 1990 have to be a rat rod? I think it is a term that is way over used.

12-22-2012, 03:56 PM	#14
Auctioneerhere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 241	Re: patina or no patina Flat black is not my cup of tea, I have never seen fake patina, so I guess at this point I am no help at all.

12-22-2012, 04:31 PM	#15
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: patina or no patina I don't like the idea of metal being exposed to the elements. But I respect the look of real patina. I also like these faux-patina jobs: . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-22-2012, 06:11 PM	#19
Bearcamp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Catawissa ,PA Posts: 103	Re: patina or no patina I like the real patina but if done right I think the fake patina looks good also.

12-22-2012, 06:43 PM	#20
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: patina or no patina I vote for the 3rd pic because of the hot chick! Not much for patina here being from Maine and all. __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz



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12-22-2012, 08:54 PM	#21
motiveauto Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island new york Posts: 88	Re: patina or no patina O know mine is faked but I love the patina look! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 86 K20 6" lift 66 C10 LS2 T56 1947 Ford Rat Rod Softail Deluxe Softail Chopper

12-22-2012, 10:56 PM	#22
gixxer711 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 163	Re: patina or no patina i love real patina. but as far as i am concerned, anything but flat black and my truck is flat black primer. hate it! Posted via Mobile Device

12-22-2012, 11:06 PM	#24
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: patina or no patina I love real flat black, but not much of a fan of the fake flat black! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 12-23-2012 at 02:17 AM.

12-22-2012, 11:10 PM	#25
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: patina or no patina We were just discussing in another thread how different people have different tastes. Some like one look, others like another, and then another. We were saying in that other thread that this diversity of tastes, and how those in these forums don't criticize another's tastes, is what makes this forum enjoyable. I respect other's tastes by not telling them it looks crappy, because it doesn't look crappy to them. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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