Patina...How to???

cosgig said

The “drive it like it is” approach is perfectly alright with me. I’ve been scolded by more than a few people for even thinking of touching the original finish, or even the rust on my Roadrunner. I do think it’s an acquired taste tho, but in the end, if the car runs and you can drive and enjoy it, that’s the most important part of the hobby.

here’s a couple pics of my little red convertible. The sides look great, but the top of the cars finish is all faded....what should I do about it? Drive it, me thinks, until I can decide.

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Love it! Real is REAL. History and wear showing honest use and love is cool. Never fails for me, whenever I go to a show I'll walk right by anything with perfect paint. I either want to see the work of builder, as in, I want to see the work in progress or on-going, OR I want to see the original car with all it's time of use showing.

If neither of those is an option, I'll always look at a primered vehicle. I love primer, and have painted a car then realized it didn't appeal to me as much as when it was in primer. And have always had the experience of people approaching and appreciating vehicles in primer, after painting they might make a passing comment on how it lgood it looks, but it doesn't draw people in the same. Not that it's about showing it off, just an example of the difference.

Charliec, I'd vote for primer.