faux-tina paint jobs

[AcampoDave]

The lack of dents and no rust in the fender pockets are always a clue.

[clemdaddy]

I agree that the lack of dents and scratches are a big giveaway. Say you do the metal work and patch work good but leave some of the dents and other slight damage that comes with time, as is, not repaired. Then enhance those imperfections with your faux-tina work… perhaps then it would seem more natural.

This is a faux job we did last year. Looking forward to doing better the next time, already got it in the works…

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

I agree that the lack of dents and scratches are a big giveaway. Say you do the metal work and patch work good but leave some of the dents and other slight damage that comes with time, as is, not repaired. Then enhance those imperfections with your faux-tina work… perhaps then it would seem more natural.
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Floor boards, kicker panels, roof and cowl I say fix, but rust, or even some rot at lower door corners, cab corners, or the rear lower portion of the hood, I think could be left alone. I mean it's a faux-tina paint job.
This one for example, it looks to have some rotted out areas. Also, I wonder if they didn't line up the bed and fenders to the cab deliberately.