Brian01 481 #1 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Hey, I was wondering if anyone has ever done a repaint, then sanded parts out to bring back some of the patina? What do you think of the idea? If you have done this, I'd love some pictures...I kind of tried it out earlier, sanded some ofthe bolts back shiney with just a little paint here and there, done the same with the front axle pivot nut..lol...didn't want to get to carried away until I knew what it would look like...like the idea, but would love to see pics where someone has done such to like the fenders, frame, hood , etc.. Edited November 18, 2015 by Brian01 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #2 Posted November 18, 2015 I'm looking at a 702 that I'm considering doing just that to the entire tractor. Tractor has been repainted and I plan to rub out the newer paint to bring the original back.Remove most all of the new paint and bring back the age.If I buy it, we'll see how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #3 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Cool, that's what I'd like to see...the hood and fenders n such on mine is primered underneath my new paint, so dunno how it would turn out really, because I took most of mine to bare metal. I don't remember priming the frame though as you can see where my weight has been hanging on the front and rubbing the axle there's no primer there. But sanding the non primered parts will look pretty good I think though, like the axle pivot nut turned out. Hate to mess up a new paint job, but I want Patina dang it! lol Edited November 18, 2015 by Brian01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #4 Posted November 18, 2015 I would be interested in seeing how they turned out as well.......... If it becomes the fashion, I could leave the one I was going to paint the way it is now............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #5 Posted November 18, 2015 I think they'd look pretty cool....new, but not sorta thing...I just done the gas cap on my RJ a sec ago.... Doug! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #6 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Sanding will take a lot off real fast and burn through all the layers if not careful. You can also try lacquer thinner/acetone/paint thinner on a rag. Brillo pads and maybe super fine wet sandpaper-1000 grit or so. Edited November 18, 2015 by RedRanger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #7 Posted November 18, 2015 Don't wunna do to much right now, just suttle things here and there...might take the seat down to bare metal, then a little red over it then do it that way as well...as of now my seat has several layers of paint on it...2 or so primer, then black, the antique white.. Aircraft paint stripper will take it all off in a few seconds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_Eddleman 70 #8 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Mine still has all the original patina. I call it rust.all I have to do is stop it from eating my tractor away Edited November 18, 2015 by Mike_Eddleman 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #9 Posted November 18, 2015 A Good oilin' fix it right up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #10 Posted November 18, 2015 If it were mine, I'd use a DA, sand it lightly where a few spots shine here and there, then oil it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #11 Posted November 18, 2015 Done this gas cap with bench grinder lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #12 Posted November 18, 2015 I dunno, some parts are turning out great, and others so so Some of it looks much better in person than in the pics also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,938 #13 Posted November 18, 2015 Mike's "D" has plenty of patina, but you can still see too much RED to make it weathered, my survivor 953 is almost there with the exception of the front rims! Engine leaks enough oil to prevent it or the frame from rusting! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #15 Posted November 18, 2015 I just started waxing the hood and fenders n such.. Any opinions so far? Opinions on what else to do? I done foot rests, foot rest bars on each side, front axle, gas cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #16 Posted November 18, 2015 Hood, after a good waxing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_Eddleman 70 #17 Posted November 18, 2015 I looks great to me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,965 #18 Posted November 18, 2015 I'm thinkin'...you need another . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #19 Posted November 18, 2015 lol why is that? I like your RJ, with the patina of the frame with hood n such painted. Makes me wish I hadn't repainted my frame.This hole Tractor just looks "too good", know what I mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,938 #20 Posted November 18, 2015 I remembered seeing an article on doing the patina paint job and went to my Street Rodder Magazine library and found it. Even better, I was able to find it on line so I didn't have to scan it and get in trouble for copyright infringement! Read and enjoy.http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/paint-body/1009sr-patina-paint-job/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #21 Posted November 18, 2015 That's pretty freakin' amazing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #22 Posted November 18, 2015 Had me surfin the web n watching several videos lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,965 #23 Posted November 19, 2015 Good idea here Brian. The evolution of a paint job thread, which shows... how you go from this......to this...with a minimum of repainting involved. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #24 Posted November 19, 2015 lol i want vise versa, new to old look. I'm out here working on the frame now, lookin pretty good, but won't up good in a picture.Back down to some ooriginal paint and just a tad of bare metal.Waxing it all as I go.. See, still looks new in the pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #25 Posted November 19, 2015 I like character....patina....old lookin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
