[SEL] original paint

[Rob Skinner]

On Nov 9, 2006, at 12:33 PM, Arnie Fero wrote:
> I would definitely be interested in hearing the details.
> Tommy Turner once told me that he's mixed a small amount of paint into
> a boiled linseed oil / mineral spirits mix to add a bit of color.   
> He says
> that it matched the original worn finish very nicely.


I've done individual parts using variants of the following technique  
with very good results.  The exact technique you use will depend on  
what you're trying to match or the look you're trying to achieve.

1. Paint the part using your regular technique, using high quality  
paint, and let it dry.

2.  Using a wide-flame torch, heat the part to where the paint starts  
to "uglify."  Slop the area with diesel fuel or old motor oil.  Let  
it cook and keep playing the flame on the area.  You want to remove  
any shine on the new paint, stain it to some degree, or maybe even  
bubble it in places.  Keep going until the entire part or engine is  
"uglified."

3.  After everything cools, wipe off all the slop.  Now rub on some  
stove polish.

4.  Rub down the engine again using wadded up newspaper.

That's all there is to it.  If you like the look of original engines,  
two things you cannot do without are linseed oil and stove polish.

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Rob Skinner
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