Check out this Plasti-dip patina wheel

[Heavymetl]

Yes, yes...I know its on an import. But the important thing here is the quality of the rust/patina. I've used plasti-dip on wheels with great results, and I never thought of using to match my old cab/front to my "new" bed. I'm going to have to order some 'dip and experiment. Best part is that it's no commitment; Don't like the results...peel it off!

They even Fauxtina dipped a VW!

[wreckedchevy]

looks impressive

[Matt Cramer]

I could see a problem using that for a "patina truck" project that gets used for hauling stuff, though. You'd find yourself always worrying about accidentally scratching your patina off and having the shiny paint show through.

[chevy72blu]

Thats incredible! I've always loved the patina look. Best part is you can peel it off when you get tired of it...

Thinking about giving this a shot as my paint is pretty pretty tired.

[leftybass209]

That's a great alternative for those that like patina without commitment. Nice find, thanks for sharing.

[CG]

Ive heard of this plasti dip stuff, but didn't know anything about it. I tried looking at their message board, but its one of those boards that you have to sign in to view the pics ... I hate having to do that.

Its kind of weird looking on the new bug. Whoever did it though did a convincing job.

[ETsC10]

Joined last night. HUGE message board (over 400k members)!

Totally amazed with the possibilities.

[Gumby]

satin clear coat over it all like painting over real rust....

[Gumby]

^ Cause I keep reading, if you don't like it, you just peel it off.

would it not self peel with time then, if it can just peel off. Wind at speed get under it just a little and???????

Some of them cars look nice but my stuff is really driven.
outside year round, sun, rain, ice, hot, cold, salt, sand, dirt, mud

[ChefCy]

they say it lasts a couple years, less if you dont go thick. custom colors too

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by Gumby

^ Cause I keep reading, if you don't like it, you just peel it off.

would it not self peel with time then, if it can just peel off. Wind at speed get under it just a little and???????

Some of them cars look nice but my stuff is really driven.
outside year round, sun, rain, ice, hot, cold, salt, sand, dirt, mud

We dipped an entire 350z on my YouTube channel. Believe it or not this 350z on those 18" Rays gets driven around 19k/year, thru all conditions in Wisconsin. Flying debris, salt, silt, mud, dirt, goons with keys, even a falling ladder has not damaged an INCH of our car....the ONLY thing that did was a piece of asphalt going 65mph at us.....and all it did was tear 2" of the dip. The paint under the area wasn't even scuffed....hard to beat that.

[Gumby]

Prices have scared me away, I can get a gal of old school enamel for $40 and paint my car 3 times.

And its where im at, every few years I put a new coat of black on it. was looking for an alternative but dunno now.

[Gumby]

Like this pic, is some time between pics. Pic on right was after a fresh paint, pic on left later on after paint started to haze, and then it only looks nice when I wipped it down with Wd-40 every week. And did give it a real nice look that so far Ive only seen dupliiciated in plastic dip [ also keeps the cats from walking on ]

[ETsC10]

Originally Posted by Gumby

"...also keeps the cats from walking on..."

Gumby...your a silly one sir! I didn't know anything shy of a mean raven or a big dog could do that (or a squirt gun)!

Seriously though, from what I'm seeing, this isn't a fad or temp coating but an honest-to-God professional
product with the durability of any other automotive grade system. And, of course, the labor & price tag will follow suit.

Prep, clean, prime, clean, color coat (multiple), clean, clear... Add into the evaluation that
the removal for a repaint doesn't require sanding!

The price of low cost paint usually does have it's drawbacks. Non-auto grade Rustoleum at $35-$40/gallon
will chalk (rust, if you will) in a few years vs. modern car paint. Lacquer is a pain to remove... list goes on & on.

The products used for maintenance may be a factor too. WD-40 and other solvent-based stuff are probably
not appropriate for something like this material compared with a spray detailer or
a product designed for this specific coating.


Ellen's (who actually doesn't know anything about the subject) 2¢ worth


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[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by Matt Cramer

I could see a problem using that for a "patina truck" project that gets used for hauling stuff, though. You'd find yourself always worrying about accidentally scratching your patina off and having the shiny paint show through.

I just don't get it, it's like fake boobs, I don't get it. Love it for what it is, shiny, funky original, what ever. But to fake "age" or what ever, I don't get it.

Sure I understand the "driver", I have one, I will park my '59 Rambler anywhere and not think a thing, door ding, what ever, I could care less. It's got a decent SS paint job over some small dents, some rust poking thru here and there, it's as I bought it and I DRIVE it every single day. My 65 Gran Sport, shiny paint not a mark and there is no way in hell I am going to park it between two cars and walk in a store, I would be a nervous wreck. So I get the "driver" kinda thing, it is much more fun in some ways. But to fake age, it's like a fake Z/28 I don't get it. I mean what do you say when someone says "Nice Z/28?" um........thanks.


I don't get it.

Brian

[ETsC10]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

We dipped an entire 350z on my YouTube channel. Believe it or not this 350z on those 18" Rays gets driven around 19k/year, thru all conditions in Wisconsin. Flying debris, salt, silt, mud, dirt, goons with keys, even a falling ladder has not damaged an INCH of our car....the ONLY thing that did was a piece of asphalt going 65mph at us.....and all it did was tear 2" of the dip. The paint under the area wasn't even scuffed....hard to beat that.

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[ETsC10]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I just don't get it, it's like fake boobs, I don't get it. Love it for what it is, shiny, funky original, what ever. But to fake "age" or what ever, I don't get it. ....

Brian

1. Because we can.
2. Because we shouldn't.

JK!

Seriously though, it's probably for the same reason that folks love their old 20 year T-shirt and will buy big-buck NEW "faded" jeans to go with it.

Why patina? With me, as an artist, mostly it's the challenge ...........and the paycheck

It's actually quite hard to recreate the "rusty look" on vehicles and with this I have the added benefit of being able to reverse the process
plus not degrade the parent material while still getting the effect I'm after.

The added bonus is that we get the look of old iron without leaving parts of our truck behind us at every dip in the road.


Ellen's 2¢

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[markiemark]

Anybody know what color they usednon that bug for the patina look?

[JointTech]

i never understood fake boobs either. until I moved to socal where Ive been able to really acquire a taste for them.
I liked the fake patina from the start though

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by ETsC10

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So its worth 3x since I have Video~!? (the body spray starts in part 2)

You Tube

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[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by markiemark

Anybody know what color they usednon that bug for the patina look?

The beauty is that much like paint, you can mix and layer colors now. Most likely, they used the army/camo green, the copper, and black all in various layers. This isn't a simple application however. It looks like they did a few layers with the power sprayer, and also used brush spatter and other tools to create the patterns. The high build of the stuff gives the "rust" that 3d look that sells it.

[supercheyenne]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

It looks like they did a few layers with the power sprayer, and also used brush spatter and other tools to create the patterns. The high build of the stuff gives the "rust" that 3d look that sells it.

The rust is REAL rust. While the last coat of color was still wet, they blasted some iron filings ( metal powder used in magnetic experiments and such ) onto the paint. Then let the dip cure with the iron embedded in the surface. This is where the rust starts. Then they sprayed the filings down with Modern Master's brand Metal Effects Rust Activator, this does just what it says... activates the rust. After a few coats of activator, it got good and rusty. Once it all dried, they sealed it up with some flat clear Plasti-dip.

That paragraph I wrote was paraphrased from the post on DYC that gave the VW owner his inspiration/idea to do his car. This method is being credited to this poster.

http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/sho...ghlight=patina

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by supercheyenne

The rust is REAL rust. While the last coat of color was still wet, they blasted some iron filings ( metal powder used in magnetic experiments and such ) onto the paint. Then let the dip cure with the iron embedded in the surface. This is where the rust starts. Then they sprayed the filings down with Modern Master's brand Metal Effects Rust Activator, this does just what it says... activates the rust. After a few coats of activator, it got good and rusty. Once it all dried, they sealed it up with some flat clear Plasti-dip.

That paragraph I wrote was paraphrased from the post on DYC that gave the VW owner his inspiration/idea to do his car. This method is being credited to this poster.

http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/sho...ghlight=patina

THanks for posting the original link. The technique is different than I imagined. I perceived a "weathering" process like you would use to metalize or age non-metal items that needed to be seen as metal...much like you'd use in model making or costuming.

The iron-filing way they did it wouldn't have occured to me....I'm gonna have to consider trying the technique out.

[supercheyenne]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

THanks for posting the original link.

No problem! Wasn't trying to come of as an expert. But I am really interested in the Fauxtina on my daily ride. My wife is not. LOL

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

I'm gonna have to consider trying the technique out.

Be sure to keep us posted on your progress (youtube)! I'm anxious to see what you can do.

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by supercheyenne

Be sure to keep us posted on your progress (youtube)! I'm anxious to see what you can do.

We have 2 HUUUUGE plastidip projects from this summer. The first will be coming shortly, and is something I have yet to see ANYONE else do...but be patient.

Until then, here is a little recap of how it fared after a full year on WI roads (yes the 350z gets dailied in January in WI), and a look at peeling it back off to prepare for the new coatings.

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