Does surface rust turn to rot? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cfan10 · 04-27-2012, 02:23 PM

I am wondering if I go to bare metal on my truck, will the rust cause it to get rotbody?
Was thinking of testing the tailgate.
how is faux patina done, is it a base coat sanded to expose metal?
Any advice or some who've tried it would be great.
Thanks.
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RandyP · 04-27-2012, 03:37 PM

Bare sheet metal left untreated will get surface rust very quick. Surface rust on bare metal will turn to severe rust with pitting within weeks/months. The pitted rust will turn to rust through after that. All depending on climate and humidity and exposures etc.

Dalaigh · 04-27-2012, 05:21 PM

Faux patina is done usually by putting several different coats of paint on, then sanding down through the layers, to get the affect, then putting on a flat or low gloss clear coat. Atleast thats how I've seen it done.

RandyP · 04-27-2012, 05:39 PM

I believe they put a dark brown bottom layer on to resemble surface rust, they don't actually have metal showing in the faux patina paint jobs.

But I'm one of those that think if you're going to paint it, it better look brand new and not like it's been sitting outside in a pasture for 20 years. There's plenty of those in the pastures if you want.

cory d · 04-27-2012, 06:58 PM

i have seen a few 72 and older with faux patina that look pretty cool.

i would do it liek daliagh said but here are some threads on patina
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=82897

have seen really bad faux patina were it looks like miltipul colors were painted on witha brush but this looks real, and really cool
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=477836&page=4

rayfinseats · 04-29-2012, 11:55 AM

"Trucks" TV show did a show on how to do patina a while back. You can probably buy the CD. PowerblockTV.

04-27-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 977	Does surface rust turn to rot? I am wondering if I go to bare metal on my truck, will the rust cause it to get rotbody? Was thinking of testing the tailgate. how is faux patina done, is it a base coat sanded to expose metal? Any advice or some who've tried it would be great. Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

04-27-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Does surface rust turn to rot? Bare sheet metal left untreated will get surface rust very quick. Surface rust on bare metal will turn to severe rust with pitting within weeks/months. The pitted rust will turn to rust through after that. All depending on climate and humidity and exposures etc. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-27-2012, 05:21 PM	#3
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Does surface rust turn to rot? Faux patina is done usually by putting several different coats of paint on, then sanding down through the layers, to get the affect, then putting on a flat or low gloss clear coat. Atleast thats how I've seen it done. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

04-27-2012, 05:39 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Does surface rust turn to rot? I believe they put a dark brown bottom layer on to resemble surface rust, they don't actually have metal showing in the faux patina paint jobs. But I'm one of those that think if you're going to paint it, it better look brand new and not like it's been sitting outside in a pasture for 20 years. There's plenty of those in the pastures if you want. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-27-2012, 06:58 PM	#5
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Does surface rust turn to rot? i have seen a few 72 and older with faux patina that look pretty cool. i would do it liek daliagh said but here are some threads on patina http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289510 http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=82897 have seen really bad faux patina were it looks like miltipul colors were painted on witha brush but this looks real, and really cool http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=477836&page=4 __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread Last edited by cory d; 04-27-2012 at 07:03 PM.

04-29-2012, 11:55 AM	#6
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Does surface rust turn to rot? "Trucks" TV show did a show on how to do patina a while back. You can probably buy the CD. PowerblockTV.



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