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**69Tom** · 02-12-2018, 03:35 PM

So I just bought this truck. I really like the original paint/patina. Question is, what should I do with it? As I'm in AZ, I don't have to really worry too much about rust, although it will be outside all the time (no garage space).

I guess my options are:

do nothing
buff/polish out existing paint so it has a bit of a shine
clear coat with a satin finish
clear coat with a gloss

Any thoughts? I'd like to see the different pics of what people have done. I remember looking at some similar trucks when I was checking out drop kits and they had either buffed out the paint with the patina or had cleared over it. It looked pretty good to me.

Richard2112 · 02-12-2018, 03:41 PM

My only thoughts is, that's a nice lookin truck. Do what makes ya happy with it.

**69Tom** · 02-12-2018, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard2112

My only thoughts is, that's a nice lookin truck. Do what makes ya happy with it.

Thanks, appreciate it.

**hewittca** · 02-12-2018, 04:19 PM

Agreed, that is an awesome truck. Personally, I'm not a fan of the highly polished patina. It just looks too unnatural with the faded paint. I think cleaning it up with CLR like everyone does and then stopping there would look great. You could even "polish" it with 000 steel wool and polishing compound afterwards. That's pretty much what I did with mine. It still has some shine in the sun but it looks flat and original in most conditions. Some have given me grief over the steel wool but it took off very little paint and left a smooth finish with a nice sheen.

**69Tom** · 02-12-2018, 05:33 PM

Looks like I may have to get myself some CLR. That looks nice.

If you don't mind me asking, where do you get CLR?

**mongocanfly** · 02-12-2018, 06:11 PM

id just clean it up and drive it..^^^do what they said^^^....walmart has CLR...

RedRider · 02-12-2018, 06:19 PM

TR-3 Resin Glaze works really well on these trucks.

**69Tom** · 02-12-2018, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRider

TR-3 Resin Glaze works really well on these trucks.

This stuff? Anyone have any pics of how it looks?

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-TR.../dp/B000BOKO4W

02-12-2018, 03:35 PM	#1
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	is the best action no action? So I just bought this truck. I really like the original paint/patina. Question is, what should I do with it? As I'm in AZ, I don't have to really worry too much about rust, although it will be outside all the time (no garage space). I guess my options are: do nothing buff/polish out existing paint so it has a bit of a shine clear coat with a satin finish clear coat with a gloss Any thoughts? I'd like to see the different pics of what people have done. I remember looking at some similar trucks when I was checking out drop kits and they had either buffed out the paint with the patina or had cleared over it. It looked pretty good to me. Attached Images

02-12-2018, 03:41 PM	#2
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: is the best action no action? My only thoughts is, that's a nice lookin truck. Do what makes ya happy with it.

02-12-2018, 04:19 PM	#4
hewittca Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,723	Re: is the best action no action? Agreed, that is an awesome truck. Personally, I'm not a fan of the highly polished patina. It just looks too unnatural with the faded paint. I think cleaning it up with CLR like everyone does and then stopping there would look great. You could even "polish" it with 000 steel wool and polishing compound afterwards. That's pretty much what I did with mine. It still has some shine in the sun but it looks flat and original in most conditions. Some have given me grief over the steel wool but it took off very little paint and left a smooth finish with a nice sheen. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

02-12-2018, 05:33 PM	#5
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: is the best action no action? Looks like I may have to get myself some CLR. That looks nice. If you don't mind me asking, where do you get CLR?

02-12-2018, 06:11 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: is the best action no action? id just clean it up and drive it..^^^do what they said^^^....walmart has CLR... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-12-2018, 06:19 PM	#7
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: is the best action no action? TR-3 Resin Glaze works really well on these trucks. __________________ 1970 C-10 "Old Yeller"



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