MAKE your truck surface rust?

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by kev2809

really? and the actual truck doesnt rust, just the acid?

No the truck will rust. Its like the way they used to brown rifle barrels before they knew how to "blue" them The fumes from the acid will rust your steel. It will also rust any equipment tool or anything else to

[70Custom10Nut]

This has been on my mind for quite some time. I know the "patina" look is in for some and looks cool. I was thinking of doing this til I get ready ($) to paint mine. Thing is that I don't want it to rust through while I have the look. If it cost the same for it as a glossy paint< I'm not going to bother. Also thought about just sandin it all down, gettin rid of the rust, and leaving it in primer for a bit. Cnut

[tdave00]

Yeah, not pouring acid on top of my sheetmetal.

[rustSpot]

I never get mixed or bad remarks about my "patina" that I hear anyway. All I hear is "dont ever paint that truck"! Easiest way I found is take a sander, sand paper and block, scotchbrite, brillo pad etc. to the primer thats existing. Find what texture works best for the look you want. Not like your gonna mess anything up that cant be fixed or changed. Take some areas down to bare metal, spray down with water and let rust. Rust will come eventually. Cheap and easy. Heres a couple pics of mine.

[rustSpot]

Heres a pic of my club members Mazda he painted to look patina'd. Sounds like your truck could come out similar to this if you sand it down heavier in some areas and lighter in others.

[70rs/ss]

In mohave AZ you will have a heck of a time getting surface rust since it isn't humid here!! But a fine grit of sandpaper 1,000 or 2,000 grit w/water and you'll get through the primer and to the metal if you work on one spot long enough.