In CO we are a mile closer to the sun than most others, degradation by UV light from the sun is a real problem. I just tried an application of ‘Poppy’s Patina’ on my ‘55.2 ‘55 GMC, did cab roof, hood, fenders, doors and rear of cab yet to do. Recommend wet sanding with 800 grit, thoroughly before. Easy to do. Hand Application with supplied applicator( could use a few more) went well. Surprising results. Picture shows fender application with door undone.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
Kind of defeats the purpose/appeal of a so-called "patina".
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
I like the way the product brought out the dark elements, but it’s a bit on the glossy side. I can understand your desire to arrest the solar wear ; that finish is at a nice stage for preservation.
Yes and no, the 800 sanding is a loss of paint but I like it in that it is still the original finish and does not have that neglected (dull faded oxidized) look and still shouts original, to me it’s what a good coat of wax might do, and not a clearcoat. Love to judge it in person….does it offer good UV protection from further degradation?
