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07-06-2021, 03:13 AM | #1 |
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Patina or Paint?
Should we leave as Patina or Paint our '48 M47 Pickup? Looks is one thing but body preservation is another. Help us decide which option will help retain the value of this classic.
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07-06-2021, 03:14 AM | #2 |
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Re: Patina or Paint?
leave it!
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07-06-2021, 04:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: Patina or Paint?
Neat looking 1948 Mercury M47 Pick-Up. Leave it exactly like it is. |
07-06-2021, 08:45 AM | #4 |
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Re: Patina or Paint?
Is that the genuine "nature made" patina or " man made" simulation?
To preserve and increase the value of your truck, paint it. Last edited by 19Fordy; 07-06-2021 at 09:07 AM. |
07-06-2021, 02:53 PM | #5 |
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I can only assume it is original Patina as there is minor rust out at the bottom of the passenger fender and surface rust dust under the body work. It looks untouched.
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07-07-2021, 01:46 PM | #6 |
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07-07-2021, 02:33 PM | #7 |
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Re: Patina or Paint?
Waxing over the entire Patina, as in our pickup, would actually enhance it's original look and protect bare metal? Is any rubbing down of body work with steel wool etc required prior to waxing. Your method would be interesting to know. Thanks.
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07-07-2021, 02:50 PM | #8 | |
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as I said. I originally used Gibbs oil as a finish. The oil actually hide scratches in the original paint giving it a nice finish, but the oil attracted dust. The johson wax provide a more lasting finish. Without wax my car has a dull original paint finish. Funny thing..If you ever saw the movie Bonnie and Clyde with fay dunnaway, The cars in that film look like they were painted with a paint brush..Very poor paint job for major budget film. |
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07-06-2021, 03:37 PM | #9 |
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07-06-2021, 09:07 AM | #10 |
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Re: Patina or Paint?
Leave it like it is, You will drive it more and they were made to be used. put an expensive paint and body work job on it and You will be afraid to get a scratch or dent so it will sit. There fun to drive so have fun.
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07-06-2021, 02:54 PM | #11 |
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07-06-2021, 09:17 AM | #12 |
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Leave it as is.
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07-06-2021, 10:59 AM | #13 |
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Leave it.
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07-06-2021, 11:18 AM | #14 |
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Leave it. Looks very cool.
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07-06-2021, 11:44 AM | #15 |
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Leave it , there is always later ,you can’t undo a restoration .
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07-06-2021, 02:57 PM | #16 |
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07-06-2021, 11:43 AM | #17 |
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Re: Patina or Paint?
I have a similar dilemma...
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07-06-2021, 01:45 PM | #18 |
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I was told by a guy with a truck with NO paint ON HIS 1929 TRUCK to use Johnson PaSTE WAX ON MY CAR. iT WAS THE BEST ADVICE i EVERY GOT.
bEAFOR THAT i WAS USING Gibbs OIL. lOOKED GOOD BUT ALL THE DUST STUCK TO IT. With the paste wax iT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL and has ANTIQUE FINISH. It is actually fun to polish small sections at a time..and boy does it shine...Real rich looking. Last edited by FrankWest; 07-06-2021 at 06:49 PM. |
07-06-2021, 03:15 PM | #19 |
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Wax seems to be a popular option in the replies. Are there any disadvantages?
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07-07-2021, 02:19 AM | #20 | |
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