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waynet · 07-06-2021, 03:13 AM

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.

jrvariel48 · 07-06-2021, 03:14 AM

leave it!

mercman from oz · 07-06-2021, 04:30 AM

Neat looking 1948 Mercury M47 Pick-Up. Leave it exactly like it is.

19Fordy · 07-06-2021, 08:45 AM

Is that the genuine "nature made" patina or " man made" simulation?

To preserve and increase the value of your truck, paint it.

waynet · 07-06-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Is that the genuine "nature made" patina or " man made" simulation?

To preserve and increase the value of your truck, paint it.

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.

FrankWest · 07-07-2021, 01:46 PM

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1933 original pain. There are scratches and some areas where primer shows but overall I like the look. I do little areas at a time and after several weeks the entire car is done then I redo it again and again. It is very satisfying.

waynet · 07-07-2021, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankWest

1933 original pain. There are scratches and some areas where primer shows but overall I like the look. I do little areas at a time and after several weeks the entire car is done then I redo it again and again. It is very satisfying.

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.

FrankWest · 07-07-2021, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by waynet

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.

no steel wool....don't remove any original paint, just wax over it.
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.

waynet · 07-06-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Is that the genuine "nature made" patina or " man made" simulation?

To preserve and increase the value of your truck, paint it.

Stick to the original color do you think or is there a color that better suits this vehicle?

Grassman · 07-06-2021, 09:07 AM

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.

waynet · 07-06-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Grassman

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.

That is a very good point Sir.

Krylon32 · 07-06-2021, 09:17 AM

Leave it as is.

raybee · 07-06-2021, 10:59 AM

Leave it.

Shoovel · 07-06-2021, 11:18 AM

Leave it. Looks very cool.

sunshine · 07-06-2021, 11:44 AM

Leave it , there is always later ,you can’t undo a restoration .

waynet · 07-06-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshine

Leave it , there is always later ,you can’t undo a restoration .

Another good point. So I guess human face lift cant be undone either?

NealinCA · 07-06-2021, 11:43 AM

I have a similar dilemma...

FrankWest · 07-06-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NealinCA

I have a similar dilemma...

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.

waynet · 07-06-2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankWest

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.
iT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE FINISH.

Wax seems to be a popular option in the replies. Are there any disadvantages?

waynet · 07-07-2021, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankWest

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.

Do you have an example to show?

07-06-2021, 03:14 AM	#2
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,427	Re: Patina or Paint? leave it!

07-06-2021, 04:30 AM	#3
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: Patina or Paint? Neat looking 1948 Mercury M47 Pick-Up. Leave it exactly like it is.

07-06-2021, 08:45 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	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, 09:07 AM	#10
Grassman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 34	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.

07-06-2021, 09:17 AM	#12
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: Patina or Paint? Leave it as is.

07-06-2021, 10:59 AM	#13
raybee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 286	Re: Patina or Paint? Leave it.

07-06-2021, 11:18 AM	#14
Shoovel Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Milton Ontario Canada Posts: 83	Re: Patina or Paint? Leave it. Looks very cool.

07-06-2021, 11:44 AM	#15
sunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SUNSHINE MD. Posts: 318	Re: Patina or Paint? Leave it , there is always later ,you can’t undo a restoration .