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07-26-2021, 10:59 AM | #81 |
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Re: Patina or Paint?
Yup, Its all about personal choice. Since I repainted my truck a different color I didn't want door signs but I really like them on the old patina trucks even if they were not original to the truck. Its a fun way to personalize your ride.
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07-26-2021, 03:17 PM | #82 |
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I didn't want fake door signs painted on my 32 pu, but I made sideboards, had a local sign painter letter them and then fake patina'd them to match the truck. It's not for everyone, but I like it.
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07-26-2021, 03:48 PM | #83 |
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I didn't want fake door signs painted on my 32 pu, but I made sideboards, had a local sign painter letter them and then fake patina'd them to match the truck. It's not for everyone, but I like it.
Very nice looking truck Neal, the side boards are perfect. Pat |
07-26-2021, 09:45 PM | #84 |
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Cool metal bed side boards. Have not seen a lot of those. If they are metal?
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07-26-2021, 10:02 PM | #85 |
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Thanks, they are metal clad. They are 3/4" plywood with 1x1x1/8" angle iron frames and a 20 gauge sheet metal face that the signs are painted on. I'm not one for varnished wood sideboards on pickups.
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07-26-2021, 10:05 PM | #86 |
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Again just my opinion. It gets old having to repeat this. Last edited by Tinker; 07-27-2021 at 12:07 AM. |
07-27-2021, 07:10 AM | #87 |
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Neal, Those fake side boards look like the real deal. I think it would be interesting to actually see the process they used to try to match the patina look of your truck.
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07-27-2021, 10:14 AM | #88 |
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I did the "aging" process myself using a combination of white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and salt in a spray bottle. It's sort of a trial and error process until you get the desired finish.
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07-27-2021, 12:09 PM | #89 |
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Great idea and great execution!
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07-27-2021, 05:30 PM | #90 |
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07-27-2021, 06:47 PM | #91 |
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love the 41 rear bumper--never thought of that
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