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12-28-2017, 10:25 AM
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Patina-ed look
Love it or hate it, there's an increase in old vehicles that have been restored mechanically but in which the weathered exterior has been stabilized and preserved but not removed.
Here's an example of the technique. The process is a wet sand using rust remover (shown in the picture) and 320 grit sanding pads. It's then washed carefully and stabilized with an application of Gibbs oil. Eastwood also makes a matte clear spray on stabilizer. I have an "O" that's beyond salvation from a finish standpoint (actually two of them). I tried this one one of the fenders and the results were remarkable . I'll try and get a picture uploaded as it's OCC and "we love pics!" . It's not for everyone but it's also an interesting option.
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61 and 63 Originals 123 (2) 782D 106, 147, 122 102 parts It's only original ONCE!
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12-28-2017, 12:45 PM
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The "Rat Rod Cub Cadet." I like the idea. Anyone have one? Post pics!
Maybe even a sub forum: Pullers, customized, implements, RAT Cubs!
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12-28-2017, 01:25 PM
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Personally, I like the patina on a tractor. Shows it age and that it's worked for a living. Eventually I'd like to go through all of mine 100% mechanically, but have no intentions of painting other than to cover up rust.
I'd love to see some pics of what you've done.
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-Jason Cub Cadets: 1200 | 149 | 1650 | 122 | Z-Force S 54 Implements: QA42A | Push Blades | #2 Tiller | Rear Blade | 223A Utility Trailer | And a few mower decks Gravelys 5260 | CI Walk-behind (Project) And a couple of Subarus 
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12-28-2017, 01:30 PM
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This 782 sat out for a long time. I don't have any before pics, got it back in the early fall of this year. Was rusty and had algae all over, it's good enough for me, and it operates flawlessly
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-Rick IH 782 IH 126 CCC 1863
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12-28-2017, 01:44 PM
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Go buy some red wax, it will look like a million bucks! I have a buddy that had a red mustang that was so faded that it looked pink and didn't have any shine, he used that red wax on it and it looked like a new car.
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Tim Pap's 100 Restored 108 1211 Dual Stick 1050 Pap's 100 restoration thread - http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=47965
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12-28-2017, 04:41 PM
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Yep, I just got a short block for my dead O, and I'm going to give it the full rat look. I too like the idea of something that's worked for a living looking like it has BUT stabilizing it so it wont rust away totally. I go to a lot of car shows and I really like those rods that are new under the hood and inside but .... "worn" outside.
It shows character, but I understand some people hate it. It's all good. I'll try and roll that cub out tomorrow and show the "pre" and "post" shot of the fender and the part of the tower when we've got sunlight. Its already getting dark and shady down here in my gulch :-) John
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12-28-2017, 04:43 PM
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