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[mart]

this is on ebay for a lot of money but the patina is perfect !

https://youtu.be/gMepG5f0rO0

[Chris [Stockport]]

Hope nobody will get it and mess it about!!!

[stinkwheel]

At what age does a bike go from "scruffy" to "patina".

A bit like when it goes from "old" to "classic".

There must be a cut-off?

[PeteF]

Scruffy is when things are bodged, broken and incorrect for the model.
Patina is natural wear and corrosion.
The problem with a nice patina is when you need to fit a new part. The art of distressing parts to look old is a fine skill to learn.

[stinkwheel]

The problem with a nice patina is when you need to fit a new part. The art of distressing parts to look old is a fine skill to learn.

Dirty engine oil onto hot metal usually does the trick. Happened pretty much automatically back in the day I suspect.