thinning paint

[custom cabby]

have you guys ever thinned your paint down so much that it didnt cover greatly but gave enough coverage that it was exposed enough to the elements and was able to rust up good but still could tell it was painted? i have considered doing this because it seems that i am practically doing it now with the creating un-natural rust and doing faux patina.

 

[ozmon]

CC, I have seen where you can mix the paint with clear laquer and add thinners till you get the right spray consistency.

 

[custom cabby]

If it helps some of you to understand what I'm asking.... I want to have some color but I would like to see the rust pop through just a little but enough to show aging. Hope this helps.

 

[Unkl Ian]

Paint won't stand up nearly as well,if it is thinned too much.
UV and weather will break down the protective film.

Might be just the thing you want.
Do a test piece first.

 

[ozmon]

CC, your other option is to do what others have done, use a red oxide primer as the base then add the colour of your choice over the top, then sand it back in patches till you see the red oxide base.

 

[custom cabby]

Hey Oz, that is the best close up of a patina/rust I have seen. I see a little texture in the paint to resemble rust... is it true rust or is it heavy orange peel and gone over a couple times?

 

[hi-roller]

That ain't no rust you're seeing Cabby. That thar automobile is fiberglass
Here's the link: http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hdrp_0704_1937_ford_patina_three_window/photo_02.html

 

[ozmon]

Sorry Hi-Roller, I was just using that photo as an example, I dont have a good close up photo of sanded-back red oxide primer

 

[custom cabby]

You know, I think I remember seein that. Wasn't that the show coupe that was yellow at one time and paid like 120k just to turn it around and rat it out? Man, that was some job. I really liked it but to pay that kind of money to start and then to end up where most people start with a metal body? I dunno!