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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 03:25 PM |
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Polished patina?
Hey guys,
Anyone know whats involved in creating a nice polished patina finish like on this bug? I have even seen them shinier all over , is it just a lot of
cut and polish ? or is there more likely a clear lacquer coat over the top of it all ?
Anyone got any experience trying to achieve this finish over OG paint?
Thanks Ben.
No i'm not repainting it.
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Pollywaffle
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 03:35 PM |
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I believe it's a lacquer on it. But I don't have too much experience with it. I know people also put fish oil on there to preserve the patina and
make the water 'bead' and run off. But I find fish oil very sticky!
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benjicon
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 03:37 PM |
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No i'm not repainting it.
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 03:56 PM |
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Have heard of people using lanolin also, but yeah - my guess would be that it has a clear coat on it.
Either way... totally dig those crotch coolers !!!
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benjicon
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 04:00 PM |
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HAH!! Didn't even see those.. Dam cool!! 
No i'm not repainting it.
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 04:18 PM |
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My girlfriend would get so mad at me.
Unless it was racing modification weight reduction. -14 pounds of paint.
I always thought rust would bubble under clear lacquer.
Biting off more than I can chew...
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 04:18 PM |
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On my '60 bug with OG paint I use fish oil generously applied with a rag then wait till it is completely dry (which it does, not sticky or smelly)
takes about a week. Then I rub with a soft towel and it comes up just like that bug shown, I do this because of the high price of other waxes. It is
surprisingly good!
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 05:14 PM |
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Anchor wax! Bus and Bug sell it in Vic
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| posted on August 27th, 2010 at 06:50 PM |
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I used a scotch brite pad and then two coats of Acylic Clear straigh over the top. It has been 9 months out in the waether.
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