Preserving ‘patina’

[1930artdeco]

Hi all,

What is the best way to preserve the rust/patina on my wagon? Well, preserve it so it doesn’t get any worse at least. I have heard wd40 sprayed and wiped on will work.

Thanks,

Mike

[frank long island]

is it the whole car or just an area if the whole car you could spray with a satin clear smaller areas could be done the same way by blending the clear

[deuce5wndw]

Mop and glo works for the look I want to maintain.

[frank long island]

thats a new one for me i will have to try it

[CSPIDY]

WD40 will enhance the rusting condition
You need to apply something that will stop the rust and keep it as is.
Possibly rubbing LPS3 into the rusted areas will stop the rust and not give you a plastic coating look like any clear will.

[1930artdeco]

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OK. I will probably use OSPHO to convert the rust as best I can right now and then clear coat her-or use the mop and glo method. I am just trying to preserver her until I can restore her in about 10 years.

[cadillac512]

https://poppyspatina.com/products/po...tina-clear-kit


I used this on my '41 Merc and it turned out great. Matte clear is very low gloss and looks nice. If you apply this, temps between 50F and 75F are best...hot conditions make it dry too fast and results are not as good. I really like it...been 90 days with the car outside in several rains and it looks like the day I applied it. No rust, sheds water great and is easy to clean. This stuff is true clear coat paint...not an oil or temporary wax.



Terry

[5851a]

If you're going to restore in 10 years just start oiling up all the nuts and bolts, keep it inside and out of the sun. A few days drives outside are not going to hurt it much. Keep it dry. Oils waxes clears are just one more step in the way if you do plan to restore later on. Anything with silicone in it will come back to haunt you. JMO

[40 Deluxe]

Sandpaper and elbow grease are cheap! Why drive around in something that looks like crusher food?! Paint it! The main expense is the prep work so pull off the trim, grill, lights, etc. and get to sanding. Check with Maaco or a backyard guy (some are pretty good) or paint it yourself. Even a do-it-yourself paint job with a Harbor Freight gun will look far better than driving around in an ugly rusted, faded relic.

[51504bat]

Try Gibbs oil.
https://gibbsbrandlubricant.com/

[Grim70]

Great tutorial here with Derek from Vice Grip Garage

OPERATION PRESERVE PATINA! Buffing Oxidized Paint and Applying Linseed Oil - Vice Grip Garage EP56

https://youtu.be/HD7AvQZoYcU

[flaw'd]

Be careful what you use, because someday, it will get painted, and some of those nasty chemicals can leach through years later. Best at that point to strip to bare metal I guess.

[51504bat]

Originally Posted by flaw'd

Be careful what you use, because someday, it will get painted, and some of those nasty chemicals can leach through years later. Best at that point to strip to bare metal I guess.

Many post on the HAMB. You CAN paint over Gibbs oil.

[Dana Barlow]

No,patina is a fancy word for gone bad*{do it right, an paint it right!,You'll like it better.!
Patina an preserve ,should never be used together with cars.

[1930artdeco]

Dana, I agree for the most part. However, if you can come with $40K to restore the car while I restore My Model A....

Mike

[Jeff Norwell]

Mike...I have tried this with great results.
A few of my European friends put me on to this.No silicone, and no fear in the future when /if your are to paint.
Only 1 US suppler,... in Miami....
I am hesitant to post on this because of the debate from both sides of the fence.
but,... info is always good.
good luck

J.

[1930artdeco]

Thanks Jeff, You are correct info is always good and I will look into this and other ideas when I go to get her on the road next year.


Along the same lines, does anyone have ideas on how to convert the rust at the 'roof' seam? The picture is above the windshield but you get the idea. I know there is evaporust but not sure if and how I would apply it. Short of me taking it to blaster to hit just that spot and then paint it. I know that is the right thing to do but it isn't in the cards at the moment.


Mike

[56sedandelivery]

I have used Ospho.

[1930artdeco]

I have used it before and can't seem to find it now. What is a good way to get it in there and keep to so that it converts all of the rust?

[Southtowns27]

I've had very good luck with Penetrol. Just wipe it on with a rag. Gives a nice semi-gloss sheen.