REFINING & PRESERVING THE PATINA - 1951 CHEVY RAT TRUCK
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Finally time to refine, enhance and preserve the patina. Using hand brushes and an airbrush, I do some paint effects before using boiled linseed oil to bring out the colors and preserve the original patina. I also compare the rubbed oil finish to a sprayed clear coat finish.
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The oiling works and looks nice, does not matter what others do, if it works for your shop or builds. Non painters and even some professional automotive painters forget, that Paint is a complex multi layered system designed to protect the surface from rust, weather, and minor damage. Oil is only needs 1 layer to do that and is self-healing somewhat. To get the metal both properly protected, we need good adhesion to a clean etched surface. Then a sealer primer or builder primer, then our top coat for the color, then the multiple layers of clear coat. Interupted by lots of sanding, wet sanding, and buffing. It is a lot of work. I prefer it in some cases, but not Rat Rods. But we cannot and I agree should not take the 3rd part of a 3 part system and just spray it over unprimed, uncleaned, and/or unprepared metal or surfaces and think that will work for long. Even all my former WyoTech Instructors said this: "The clear cannot and will not adhere well, if at all everywhere. This will cause it to fail, chip, peal, or otherwise not protect anything." Now a days they are marketing so-called bare metal clear coat paints, maybe those have adhesion promoters built in? They are not cheap either way. Oil is. Bottomline for my shop and my own thought process, professsion and personal painting/refinishing experience, says without the right surface and surface preperation, no primer, color-coat paint, clear coat, or single layer (enamal or paint and primer in one) are gonna last or stick well. To each their own, but oil is designed to penitrate bare metal and rusted surfaces and does. Paint is not designed, no matter what the label or marketing says, to do that. One primary reason, is if there us surface rust, old paint patina, cracked paint, or dirt, then our primers and top coats will never be in physcal contact with the actual metal surface below everything else. That us why rust sealing undercoats and chassis paints fail over time. Each layer is only as secure to the metal or surfaces as the the bottom most layer. Rust has no adhesion, it flakes off or forms dust on top of the real metal. Just some things to think about? Div (Diff) I think you said what works for you, is still what matters more. A+
I think this is one of the best comments I have EVER read on UA-cam! I'm no paint expert, but what you said just makes sense! I hope everyone reads your comment. I'm going to pin it to the top. Thanks dude!!
@@ratrodsafrica Thanks, hope it helps...
we are all born right handed, just only a few us get past it. the chevy is looking good
It's perfect! Now let's go for a drive !
Thanks! We all drove it down to town the other day. Didn't you come with?😂
Div, every time you touch that Chevy it gets better and better. Looks Lekka Boet, love the changes this video
Thanks Boet!
I've always liked the smell of boiled linseed oil, I use it on wooden projects, especially on black walnut.
Div, sounds like Duff the famous beer ! To think this truck was built from parts that were scattered and otherwise useless. You did something creative and useful and the result is fantastic!
Dont know the beer, but thanks for the kind words!
Christine with her make up on ❤ 👍🏴
Now the Rat really looks great ! I'm glad the chunk of cheese at the back has gone a bit mouldy ! 👍👍😜
😁Nicely put!
To me, the oil is more in line with the natural beauty of the weathered paint and steel. It needs some maintenance, but it glows and is PART of the paint and finish now, not riding on top of it “like it’s wrapped in plastic”.
Thanks for sharing your concoction, Div!
Yes, we'll spoken. I hate the shiny clear coats that many use. It does indeed look like a coat of plastic and destroy the patina in the long run
That engine sounds healthy,
Not bad, not bad at all. She’s now what you call “a goin to town rig”.
Ready to paint the town red 😆
Div !
You are a man of Many talents , love that Chevy/ Ford/ Nissan truck.
Beautiful Finnish on that truck man !
Thanks man.
Its a beautiful thing, that thing you do! Clear will yellow eventually if it even sticks. This is clearly superior for some . Thanks for another great video.
Yes, clear never lasts...
100 percent better, very cool old girl ... Build On
Very cool truck rust is cool patina great build
You do you and those that cannot handle it can keep watching and learning different ways to do things.
I am doing something similar to a 1948 jeep.
Let the haters keep on hating.
You said it man!
Absolutely superb! Has all the elements of a true rod. Imagination,adaptation and improvisation. Merry Christmas. 👍👍👍👏👏👏✌️👋🇬🇧
Thank you very much! Merry Xmas to you too!
It's looking great
Thanks
Thank you from Missouri
Pleasure Missouri!
WoW. What a diference. Looks amazing. Your the 1st person I've seen using this oil technique. Liked how u showed 2 different painting styles. Both look amazing but the brush painted one was my favourite. Us left handers are meant to be the most creative. 1st time I've ever heard your phrase. Only left handers are in their right minds. 😂🤣
Thanks! Now you know the most important thing about left handers😂
Your paint job looks great.
Great idea. I like the airbrush. Watch that bombshell stuff. People might think your weird or something.
Portland’s motto is Keep Portland weird. I do my part.
Thanks. I dont care if people think I'm weird! To some I probably am, but its their problem, not mine😂
Div, you are a beast, absolutely a beauty of a rig 👍🇺🇸⚜️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you brother!
Cheers mate, she looks perfect, time too drive the wheels off her..tks for sharing
Love watching your work wife says have a lack of one
Thanks! Tell the wife what I actually say is: Have a lekka one. Lekka is a South African slang word for nice or great or good 😁
You are way more than a "Triple Threat" to the winners circle when it comes to style, fabricator, designer, painter and my favorite; Left Handed". As my maternal grandfather and myself, both lefties.
And you are right; Shiny Paint Causes Stress!
At age 7 I would spend with my grandpa oiling his steel tool with linseed oil & turpentine. Later, I found that turpentine is distilled from live pine trees. Amazing product that has not gone up in price as much as everything else. Why is shipping so high to South Africa, Australia?
Enjoying the look with the spot weld tacks, hinge straps and my favorite is the wire welded stitches because it adds a "Frankenstein" look. Plus on gravel roads with the bush growing, scratches wipe right off. Pure Magic.😊
Take care Duff as in Nebraska we are having daytime high temps of 20 degrees F (-6 C) and it's cramping me style!
Best of luck, happy holidays and wishing you a great 2023.
DK, Omaha.
Wow DK, I will die in that weather!😄 Grandpa taught you good man. Thanks brother, happy holidays for you guys too
@@ratrodsafrica Thanks! I miss my grandpa a lot with a 1932 electrical engineering degree and army corp of engineers, he ran field generators that produced 4 different voltages to operate mobile Radar in England during WW-II. He was alway doing something in the garage but taught me how to solder as he build little toys from wire frames, washer for wheels and coffee can metal tops. Next thing you know, you had a Model "A" or rail engine for steam. Little pickups was his favorite. Wrap in news paper, place in box, drive the children's hospital and drop off a front desk with the nurses, then leave! Still have 3!
Blessing Rat Rodder in Africa! Love the air brush action and ties it together...Just great!
Nice work! A unique ride for a unique guy!
Thank you!
It sure does looks good!
Great build Div....shalom friend.
Thank you kindly!
👍It's Good to be DIFFerent
✌
😂Thanks
Clear coat is great, but you have to keep it polished anyway which is more costly than your patina sauce, most people can't afford to wash their car, or to lasy, great job,all the best, have a Lekka one
Fantastic effort Div, loving this rat rod channel
Thanks! 👍
Great result! And you are and your work; unique! Props!
Fantastic! Man looks great keep up your awesome jobs👍✌️
Years ago, the military boys used a mixture of kerosene and SAE 30 motor oil to shine up their equipment for parades. It worked well on the olive drab paint jobs.
The difference is that the boiled linseed oil dries. The motor oil stays oily and attracts dust.
@@ratrodsafrica That was a trick for parades. The vehicles were washed and back on duty afterwards.
great job Div very inspiring keep up the great videos I have an old 64 econoline van that will get this special treatment.
Thanks, glad you are inspired!
Div very nice job. It's pretty clean. Very nice video today. Also love how that color is popping out. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
Thank you!
I think you did a great job on this project. With the price of gas I'm diggin the 4 banger too! Cheers from Canada!
Thank you! Yes, she's gonna work as a parts hauler, so the fuel economy will be great
Hello Diff! I'm from the state of Indiana, where the world famous Indy 500 is, in the USA. I wanted to let you know I really do love your channel brother!
Thanks my man! Appreciate the comment
Great job!!!! That tied it all together. She’s looking sweeeet!
And that 4banger is sounding so much better with that muffler.
👍🏻👍🏻!!!!
Thank you! Yes, the muffler made a big difference. For the better😄
TOP NOTCH DIV I LOVE IT AND WOULD BE PROUD TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE EVEN HERE IN THE US OF A
THANKS!!
She looks great Div.
Thanks!
Good Job looking good 👍
Thank you
"only left handers are
in their right mind" Genius.😅😂🤣
😆
WOW...Thant looks great Div. That linseed oil is tops, I also use it on my quarry tile floors and my meranti windows. I don't like the shinny vanish look. Thank you again for sharing.
WOW GOOD VIDEO Thanks Ed Loretto Ontario Canada
Thanks Ed!
Mate your bangles were fine the new patina looks great, all the best to you and your loved ones
👍🏻That turned out Awesome!!!
Thanks!
Hey Div. Love die build. Shine juice lyk baie goed. Love die build. Detaul verf werk lyk awesome
Dankie boet!
Wow that really came out great..i like all the blue around w the air brush..
Thanks!
the sauce is the boss
'Floods' brand Penetrol is the best and easy to use patina preserver l have found..
Unfortunately that product is not available here...
A piece of art!
Thank you!
Watched the whole build , and it was fun
Thanks for the support!
Div i am a old hillbilly in the foothills of missouri and here we do the same oil thing on top and chainsaw bar oil on the under side
Nice man, I feel right at home amongst other hillbillies!😀
It's good to be able to pronounce your name Diff.
Now that slick 😅
Cool looking truck, man!
You are going to have a tough time deciding on the next project that can top this one.
Thanks for sharing your rat rod adventures.
Thanks! Let's see what happens next 😄
Looks good with a wash job.
Hi oom diff. I love the oil patina. I do the same on my old land cruiser. One a month and it shines like a star. Nice
Hey Div. Good video. I've seen a lot of guys doing their own patina, but I think your way is the best. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
I appreciate that, thanks!
@ritaaboh Het Div. That's good news. I like to be a winner.🍁👍👍
I love this truck!
Nice! 👏👏👏
This bakkie build has changed my opinion of rat rods completely. It's so cool I think that my next car project will need to be on these lines rather than an anal retentive resto like before. Cant wait to see what you do next.
YES MAN! It will be the most fun you ever had, I promise! I'll be happy to help in any way I can.
Div has one over another one !!!!!!!!!!
You've nailed it Div. That truck is looking bloody awesome! Reading the comments it looks like you're inspiring a whole lot more Rat builders. Rat Rods Rule:)
Thanks !👍 If my stuff inspires, its mission accomplished! That's the main reason why I'm doing this.😀
I think it turned out super nice
Glad you like it, thank you!
Put a trailer ball on the spare wheel cover make it look like trailer hitch
I'm with you Div - Linseed oil wipe for me and you can re do as easy as pie.
And it looks grand.
And stops the rusting and application is done in way less time than it takes to polish a paint job.
And as you say and demonstrated, a scratch or two touches up with an oily rag again.
Yes Sir!😁
Great look
Was just on your channel looking to see if I had missed your latest video... Getting used to you being a part of my world Bro ...
I hope thats not a bad thing...😆 I try to post videos on Wednesdays and Sundays👍
@@ratrodsafrica It's a great thing Div 😎 I am around your age, but trapped in a body that no longer works well. I started as a Mechanics Assistant when I was 15 y/o, the grease and oil had already bonded with my DNA. I also spent a few years as a Metal Fabricator, so I have a lot of admiration and respect for the custom work you do. I am close to retirement, and may start doing a bit of traveling, as my body allows... I never considered SA a place to check out, but you have certainly opened my eyes... so has your attitude... thanks for that Bro
Gracias Hermano.
Div, the lipstick on the rat truck looks great!
Lipstick can make a pig look pretty 🤣
The truck looks great! Watching this truck come to life has been awesome. And now you are a part of that trucks history Very cool. Have a good one Div.
Thank you brother!
Beautiful. Man you are the epitome of ratting out old hot rods!!! Love you videos. Keep them up.
Thanks! Glad you like them!
I use that on my decks works well looks good on your truck to
Ya ya man going on the div ur the master I love it
Thanks!
I’m sure there are things you’re not happy with (as you said), but the fact is…it’s a masterpiece. I love this truck. And am grateful as always that you’ve shared the build with us. 😊👍👍
Thank you brother!
Beautiful work Div!
Thank you! 😊
clear coat will peel oil it about every 6 months . your great here in the states hardly wait to see next project mommas truck or Div Hudson
Yes man, oil all the way! Not sure about the next one yet...
Damn I’m glad I didn’t say anything about clear coating, I even regret thinking it⚡️
😂
Looks great. Thanks for sharing.
I have been using clear deck finish on antique items I repurpose . I am thinking now that the tinted versions may have great potential. Thanks for your Ideas and thought process. You reminded me of the down side to clear coating. I was almost ready to go down that road. Now I think not.
Pleasure man. Yes, the down side is that if you ever have to remove/repair a clear coat, the original patina underneath will be lost.
Cool truck
Thanks brother
Hope yall have a lekka day brother say hi to everyone for me
Looking good
Looks nice Diff.
Looks super. Like the truck.
Thanks 👍
The old girl is now dressed for the dance! Great job buddy!!
Thanks. Let's rock and roll! 😁
Lookin'Good... Brother
Thanks David!
Awesome truck 👍
Awesome outlook 👍
Thanks! 👍
Hey Div. You're exactly right about not clear coating. Rust is not a stable surface. If you clear coat over rust it will start to haze and flake off after a few years. Good luck getting the clear coat off and preserving your patina when the finish fails. Boiled linseed oil is way better for this application. It's super forgiving, works great, and is hard to mess up.
Yes man! I've seen a few cleat coat jobs gone bad myself. And like you say, no way to keep that patina intact then.
I like it chappy
Very cool nice job on that build
Thanks 👍
Nice car Div
Thank you!
Job well done, awesome work.
Great job Div
Thanks
Perfection..
You really made all the turquoise touchups look amazing and it also tamed down the round tire bump out thingy at the back! Overall I would call the truck a thing of beauty! 👍😎
Thanks man!
Great work!
That looks awesome