![]() But I am, I've gone to great lengths to preserve it, and even worked to duplicate it in the few areas where I've had to make repairs, etc. Nevertheless, I have struggled to accept that what I really want to do is keep my patina on the current Willys project. ( I certainly do!) It feels more real, more authentic. As Barney says, "New" is better than "worn out" - or so we all absolutely believed, for a very long time.īut I also "get" the appeal of something that shows its age and battle scars. We ALWAYS restored stuff - the mission was to "make it new again." A solid car with patina was simply a car that needed a paint job! haha. I grew up in the hobby, 51 years since my first "collector vehicle" - a Model A Ford. I totally get what Barney is saying, too, though. I'm very envious of the look Carter's and Franco's wagons, but my shine will stay, along with all the chrome I even have a new paint job on the master "to-do" list (fixing the two tone split with either the existing orange or switching the orange to something close to the original blue).īTW, lots of other threads on patina, here's one: But not sure if it will keep that well weathered look that gets you all the thumbs up over at OB But it begs the question why isn't there surf racks on that beast? Don't you have a surf shop? BTW, please observe Franco's wagon.Īs for the pros and cons on patina, I go both ways (Rodney should have a blast with that comment). Heck, even plain old bar top epoxy thinned down with acetone and soaked into the wood will keep it in one piece for quite a while longer. Give me call if you need assistance, I can sign you up on my "wholesale" acct. Then focus on preserving the wood: Git Rot and Restore-It epoxy products do a great job of hardening up and rot proofing wood, and you can pick them up at West Marine on Shelter Is. Then focus on leaks or where water collects. IMHO your best bet is to keep the vehicle garaged or out n the sun. ![]() Also, rust from metal can destroy wood as well. Lost a lot of value because of his laziness. I have a neighbor who kept a woody Olds covered up with old tarps and all the wood was rotten when he finally decided to uncover it. Anywhere water can get in and not dry out is a problem, especially end grain. Bird, the biggest problem I see with "woody" wagons (and boats) is, surprise, wood rot.
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