The Ford Barn

39portlander · 08-21-2022, 07:53 PM

rounding out this weekend with a fresh coat of preservation magic

After watching the BBG video on this last year 1/4 mineral spirits and 3/4 boiled linseed oil, I had applied it and held up well all year.

The new application gives the Fordor some new shine, dull but shows the aged body off real well.

ronn · 08-25-2022, 07:08 AM

that is an interesting mix of "preservative"

would have guessed matte finish clear coat was the way to go.

Ive used old motor oil on crusty patina cars, but 6 months is about the duration

ronn · 08-25-2022, 07:09 AM

ps also wondering how the new ceramic finish coatings would last? some have an expectancy of a few yrs.

rotorwrench · 08-26-2022, 09:41 AM

Lion or Lin oil is the basis for oil paints used for centuries. The only problem is that it takes a long time to dry. It also leaves a lot behind as it slowly deteriorates and yellows with age. Recoating it will get a lot of build up and the stuff is not easy to clean off or remove.

mercman from oz · 08-28-2022, 05:17 PM

It is great to see well preserved old Fords like your Fordor.

J Franklin · 08-29-2022, 12:33 PM

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Your formula was my dad's mix for wood finishing, just make sure and use BOILED linseed oil. as the raw oil won't dry well.

terry_208 · 08-29-2022, 11:56 PM

On the wooden deck of my trailer I use 1/3 gallon boiled linseed oil, 1/3 gallon diesel, and 1 quart motor oil. I works great there but but I can't think of another place I'd use that mixture. It easily lasts a year.

rotorwrench · 08-30-2022, 08:40 AM

Watch out for rags that have been used for applying linseed oil. They tend to spontaneously combust after they oxygenate enough.

highbeams · 08-30-2022, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 39portlander

rounding out this weekend with a fresh coat of preservation magic

After watching the BBG video on this last year 1/4 mineral spirits and 3/4 boiled linseed oil, I had applied it and held up well all year.

The new application gives the Fordor some new shine, dull but shows the aged body off real well.

Perfect Patina! absolutely matches the 'well-used' '27(?) T!

39portlander · 08-30-2022, 06:57 PM

Good tips and replies, definitely boiled linseed and dispose of the used wipers and cloths. The 26 will look good out this Labor day weekend.

That video for this recipe was broke bastard garage August 15 2019

highbeams · 08-31-2022, 12:37 AM

Preserving patina one also needs a ball&socket elbow. or ball in socket elbow.)

Southtowns27 · 09-21-2022, 08:02 PM

I've had really good success with Penetrol. It's mostly linseed oil but it's got some kind of drying agent in it so it doesn't stay sticky.

Nerd · 01-04-2023, 06:45 PM

Nice cover on the spare tire.

08-25-2022, 07:08 AM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: preserving the patina.... that is an interesting mix of "preservative" would have guessed matte finish clear coat was the way to go. Ive used old motor oil on crusty patina cars, but 6 months is about the duration

08-25-2022, 07:09 AM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: preserving the patina.... ps also wondering how the new ceramic finish coatings would last? some have an expectancy of a few yrs.

08-26-2022, 09:41 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: preserving the patina.... Lion or Lin oil is the basis for oil paints used for centuries. The only problem is that it takes a long time to dry. It also leaves a lot behind as it slowly deteriorates and yellows with age. Recoating it will get a lot of build up and the stuff is not easy to clean off or remove. Last edited by rotorwrench; 08-30-2022 at 08:36 AM.

08-28-2022, 05:17 PM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,366	Re: preserving the patina.... It is great to see well preserved old Fords like your Fordor.

08-29-2022, 12:33 PM	#6
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: preserving the patina.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Your formula was my dad's mix for wood finishing, just make sure and use BOILED linseed oil. as the raw oil won't dry well.

08-29-2022, 11:56 PM	#7
terry_208 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 10	Re: preserving the patina.... On the wooden deck of my trailer I use 1/3 gallon boiled linseed oil, 1/3 gallon diesel, and 1 quart motor oil. I works great there but but I can't think of another place I'd use that mixture. It easily lasts a year.

08-30-2022, 08:40 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: preserving the patina.... Watch out for rags that have been used for applying linseed oil. They tend to spontaneously combust after they oxygenate enough.

08-30-2022, 06:57 PM	#10
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: preserving the patina.... Good tips and replies, definitely boiled linseed and dispose of the used wipers and cloths. The 26 will look good out this Labor day weekend. That video for this recipe was broke bastard garage August 15 2019

08-31-2022, 12:37 AM	#11
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Re: preserving the patina.... Preserving patina one also needs a ball&socket elbow. or ball in socket elbow.) Last edited by highbeams; 08-31-2022 at 12:41 AM. Reason: clarify

09-21-2022, 08:02 PM	#12
Southtowns27 Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 31	Re: preserving the patina.... I've had really good success with Penetrol. It's mostly linseed oil but it's got some kind of drying agent in it so it doesn't stay sticky.

01-04-2023, 06:45 PM	#13
Nerd Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: California Posts: 10	Re: preserving the patina.... Nice cover on the spare tire.