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perfect patina !!??
Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 12:14 pm
by mart
this is on ebay for a lot of money but the patina is perfect !
https://youtu.be/gMepG5f0rO0
Re: perfect patina !!??
Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 5:17 pm
by Chris [Stockport]
Hope nobody will get it and mess it about!!!
Re: perfect patina !!??
Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 7:24 pm
by 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?
Re: perfect patina !!??
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 8:34 am
by 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.
Re: perfect patina !!??
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 9:01 am
by stinkwheel
PeteF wrote: ↑Mon May 04, 2020 8:34 am
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.