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w.michael · 09-27-2018, 10:38 PM

I'm sorry this is a little off-topic, but I think the same answers may apply to a Model A finish. I am actually working on a '55 with original paint, but a good bit of surface rust--not a lot of paint left, but still some color visible.

How do I apply an oil finish to this old paint?
How much prep work, if any, should I do?
What oil do you actually use?
How do you apply the oil?
How often do you have to re-apply?
If I don't like the result, and decide to repaint, have I done anything to make the repaint more difficult or more expensive?
Does this become a dust magnet that can't be kept clean?

Clear coating has been suggested by others, but the most recent car I saw with clear coat over original paint did not have the look I want.

This has been discussed in the past, but a search does not really produce a lot of details or answer my questions about how to do this.

Thanks for your suggestions.

W. Michael

09-27-2018, 10:38 PM	#1
w.michael Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 448	Patina paint and Gibbs oil finish OT I'm sorry this is a little off-topic, but I think the same answers may apply to a Model A finish. I am actually working on a '55 with original paint, but a good bit of surface rust--not a lot of paint left, but still some color visible. How do I apply an oil finish to this old paint? How much prep work, if any, should I do? What oil do you actually use? How do you apply the oil? How often do you have to re-apply? If I don't like the result, and decide to repaint, have I done anything to make the repaint more difficult or more expensive? Does this become a dust magnet that can't be kept clean? Clear coating has been suggested by others, but the most recent car I saw with clear coat over original paint did not have the look I want. This has been discussed in the past, but a search does not really produce a lot of details or answer my questions about how to do this. Thanks for your suggestions. W. Michael