Has the "patina" trend caught on here yet?

[TylerW]

Being a car guy whose interests go in several directions, I enjoy visiting thesamba, a VW enthusiast site.

I've noticed that those guys go to extreme lengths to preserve patina, otherwise called surface rust and faded paint. I was curious if that's a movement here yet. If so I'm in because my '73 Sport has plenty of burned painted and surface rust from the scorching hot Texas sun where it lived until 4 years ago.

Speaking of the VW community, a BIG thing with them are what's known as "logo" buses or pickups(the transporters). They go to extreme lengths to preserve the decades-old signage on those vehicles. One guy bought a "logo" bus that had been parked under cover since 1964, got it running and driving, then a couple years later got rear-ended HARD on a road trip. They spent untold time and money and effort to get one of the best metal guys around to replace what had to be replaced internally and then massage all the exterior sheetmetal back into place with NO paintwork done to the bus. They did it and it's almost ready to go back on the road. Mind you, this was not a restored bus, and estimates of the repair costs are probably around 7K.

If you would like to read that story, google "Coram Rug Works bus", it'll take you right to it.

 

[Kmrumedy]

When I hear patina now I automatically think of the term " survivor" car. Which is catching and I believe is just an excuse to get people to pay extra for bad body work and paint.

I do like a natural patina on some vintage hotrods. I don't like when it is fake and painted on.

 

[krazykuda]

When I hear the word "patina" now, I basically substitute "Piece of ****" in place of it, and that's usually what they are talking about.


They are trying to put a spin on what they are trying to sell is old-beat-up-and rusty, trying to pull top dollar out of a piece of ****....

 

[65cuda360]

^^x2^^

 

[Back in Time]

When I hear the word "patina" now, I basically substitute "Piece of ****" in place of it, and that's usually what they are talking about.


They are trying to put a spin on that what they are trying to sell is old-beat-up-and rusty, trying to pull top dollar out of a piece of ****....

x"s 3^^^^^^^^^

 

[WildCat]

Know a few guys with some really cool vehicles that have patina, clear coated over

Some have weathered their perfectly good paint and even put faded signage on them

I like the look, but on someone else's car. Like shine and chrome too much for it

Was driving my Prowler the other day and some guy getting out of a work van told the other guy getting out thatIT HAD THE PATINA LOOK, so I guess I really don't know what it is

Here is a current picture of my 16 year old paint job

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Guess it does have a patina look...... LOL

 

[ramenth]

Living in Upstate NY, rust is a way of life.

One we try to escape, not actually go out of our way to preserve.

 

[zhandfull]

I haven't gone to any great lengths to preserve patina on my Dart. It is an original paint car and gets mix reviews, 50% percent say don't touch it they dig it like is and the other 50% say just needs paint and it would be nice lol...

 

[cosgig]

Just went and looked at this little sleeper today! Original paint, some chips here and there, dirty and needed a bath, would clean up but probably not shine like new for sure, and it is the lowest trim level post car! ID love to have it!! Oh yea, it is a 340/auto/Dana/ 4 wheel disc/100shot nitrous/ spool mount LBP car!! Badazz!!!

Oh yea, its for sale too...$6500!!

 

[Abodybomber]

Just went and looked at this little sleeper today! Original paint, some chips here and there, dirty and needed a bath, would clean up but probably not shine like new for sure, and it is the lowest trim level post car! ID love to have it!! Oh yea, it is a 340/auto/Dana/ 4 wheel disc/100shot nitrous/ spool mount LBP car!! Badazz!!!

Oh yea, its for sale too...$6500!!

If the mechanicals are in good shape,smoking deal. As for the state of "patina", it depends on the situation. A old unrestored rod/ dragster/ Kustom in original shape, hell yes. Going out of the way to do fake...Well ,it's fake.... Just my opinion. If you do bodywork to make something straight, put good paint/primer on it. Good topic,though.

 

[cosgig]

If the mechanicals are in good shape,smoking deal. As for the state of "patina", it depends on the situation. A old unrestored rod/ dragster/ Kustom in original shape, hell yes. Going out of the way to do fake...Well ,it's fake.... Just my opinion. If you do bodywork to make something straight, put good paint/primer on it. Good topic,though.

The mechanicals on this thing are sweet! Inboard spring kit with super stock springs, 3:73 in the Dana, hadn't been started in almost a year, pumped it a few times, started right up! Brand new exhaust, frame connectors, cop car rims and dogdish caps, manual steering and brakes...total sleeper! Everything works on it too, except the wiper motor linkage was unhooked!! Sweet little ride! With a bath, this car would look like Aunt Sandys church ride for tomorrow's mass!! Owned by a longtime Mopar guy, got another one just like it... 4 speed car!

 

[dgibby]

Patina on some, maybe a true survivor, yeah leave it. But shows like *** monkey garage have used it to try to turn a car for max profit without doing much to it.

My own car, not original paint, is wearing on the edges and top of doors from hanging my arm out. Looks well used but patina is a word I use to justify not painting it because of lack of funds...

 

[oldmopardude]

Being a car guy whose interests go in several directions, I enjoy visiting thesamba, a VW enthusiast site.

I've noticed that those guys go to extreme lengths to preserve patina, otherwise called surface rust and faded paint. I was curious if that's a movement here yet. If so I'm in because my '73 Sport has plenty of burned painted and surface rust from the scorching hot Texas sun where it lived until 4 years ago.

Speaking of the VW community, a BIG thing with them are what's known as "logo" buses or pickups(the transporters). They go to extreme lengths to preserve the decades-old signage on those vehicles. One guy bought a "logo" bus that had been parked under cover since 1964, got it running and driving, then a couple years later got rear-ended HARD on a road trip. They spent untold time and money and effort to get one of the best metal guys around to replace what had to be replaced internally and then massage all the exterior sheetmetal back into place with NO paintwork done to the bus. They did it and it's almost ready to go back on the road. Mind you, this was not a restored bus, and estimates of the repair costs are probably around 7K.

If you would like to read that story, google "Coram Rug Works bus", it'll take you right to it.

God I hope not.:happy1:

 

[d100clubcab]

The Samba had a few posts about my body shop in Tijuana
Los Panchos

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439586&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0


I'm a general car/restoration guy myself and the VW sites and porsche/bmw sites are pretty thorough in their restos.

 

[zhandfull]

The VW section is actually one of my favorites to browse through at the west coast largest auto swap meet held near by me in Pomona, CA. I'm note sure if it's the cars or young ladies though!

 

[cudavert]

The patina thing is a faddish thing, I believe, that will pass eventually over time.......but I LOVE it! I always tell my buddies "thank gawd the patina thing is in, 'cuz it's a lot easier on my wallet!" Speaking of VW's......I was checking out this site called LOWBUS.COM......and I saw this '62 Chevy wagon that this guy does up.....well, here, check out all 4 pages:

http://lowbus.com/BB/index.php?topic=335.0

This thread got me to looking for a similar project.....but I like '64 Pontiac wagons instead of Chevies.

 

[straightlinespeed]

Myself, I hate when people clear coat over that so called "Patina". To me its unfinished and just looks like hell. I was at a car show last night and there were a couple street rods that had this done.. Pretty sure I vomited in my mouth.

Dont get me wrong I would drive a rusty, faded car, but I wouldnt seal that under clear coat.

 

[Abodybomber]

The VW section is actually one of my favorites to browse through at the west coast largest auto swap meet held near by me in Pomona, CA. I'm note sure if it's the cars or young ladies though!

Was just scouring V.W / mini truck bikini contests last night,lol. Love Cal Look bugs & Kombi's/buses.

 

[dodgedartgt]

Yeah, I'll call it patina, sure... Until I get all the mechanicals squared away and can afford paint and body! In the meantime, it still looks almost the same as when I pulled it out of a barn 16-17 yrs ago.

I've had it stored, and managed to keep it under roof nearly the whole time since. Not sure how long before that it had been parked, but guessing anywhere from 5-10 yrs. I got it running a few weeks ago while on vacation, shaken out pretty good, and then our (almost 16with drivers permit) daughter and I drove it home to FL from OR. Great adventure and bonding time!

Mike in FL

 

[RustyRatRod]

Go tell the rat rod crowd they own pieces of ****, Karl. Come tell me to my face my truck is a piece of **** with an early Hemi in it when it's done.

I think it all depends on the vehicle.

 

[ssba]

It doesn't bother me that much if its not faked or you don't have to pay more for it. But it does point the cheap a$$ finger right in your face. I have drove many cars that looked like crap but that's what I called them.
Really not fooling anyone.
I can think of some topics in this world it has its place like vintage magnesium dragster wheels
Coin collecting and copper roofs. Unprotected metal that is meant to age into a desired patina. Bad auto paint is just junk in my book and that is all I own at the present.
Wouldn't trade my cars for a nicely painted one but do want good paint on them someday.
Till then I'll just be a cheap a$$.

 

[ssba]

Mike your barracuda looks like it has weathered natural and well. Nice car.
Now get some paint on it. Kidding.
All my cars are so over patina'd I won't even post pictures on the site from embarrassment.
I think it is better suited to 40s and older cars. I am building a model A that doesn't have a lick of paint left on it and it won't get any. The car is to rough and would cost a fortune to make paint look good on it. It is cheaper to just leave it alone.

 

[pishta]

Man, they would love my Mazda truck! Clear coat checking count? Cuz I had a winner with my last Breeze, looked like it was parked under a bird feeder for 10 years. Patina looks good on pre 55 trucks, well, maybe I should say 'natural'.

 

[68383GTS]

Mine is 98% original paint and has patina.If I could afford a new paint job I would paint it.

 

[jimharvard]

well i don't think i like the "fake" patina cars where guys have tried to create aging with paint or acid or other chemicals. however, i restored my 68 barracuda formula s in what i would call "survivor" restoration. some guys just call cars like mine "nice drivers." i have nothing against the "museum quality" mopars i've seen at car cruises and the tv show "graveyard carz" appears to have as their claim to fame "cars that look just like they did when they rolled off the assembly line." that's fine. but my thought of "survivor" restoration was not to try and fix every single flaw in my car. i had an "assembly line quality" 68 barracuda once - 44 years ago. i don't look like i did back then so i wanted to drive a car that looked like it had "aged" along with me. everyone should build the car they want, i did. but i do enjoy seeing "new" old mopars. here's a pic of my engine compartment showing chipped paint on the valve covers and other flaws.