There was a time when a heavily weathered collector car or truck was considered a bit of an eyesore. In fact, if you brought one of these vehicles to a car show more than likely you would receive grief for showing a car with faded paint and surface rust. But not anymore. The era of patina on vehicles has been fully embraced, and rightfully so.
Currently the genre is ripe with creation. Kevin Tetz of Paintucation(R) has delivered the first book ever on the many variables involved with patina. In step-by-step format, Kevin walks you through creating patina from existing paint, preserving *already there* patina, and painting patina (steel, plastic, glass). Each process is unique and requires its own set of skills, procedures, and tools.
Contents: ● Chapter 1: What Is Patina? Forms of Patina History of Fauxtina Fauxtina in the Film Industry Patina-Friendly Tools, Supplies, and Paints Setting Up the Paint Shop Pneumatic Tools Safety Craft Paints and Supplies
● Chapter 2: Finding Your Light! History and Chemistry How Paint Ages Using the Sun Creating Character
● Chapter 3: Practice Makes Perfect Aged Effects Undercoats and Primer Colors Test Panels Practicing Patina Three Ways29 Layers with Texture
● Chapter 4: Planning Your Paint Job Set Goals Find Inspiration Create a Photo Reference Library Develop a Painting Strategy
● Chapter 5: Creating Colors Understanding Color The Color Wheel Color Tinting
● Chapter 6: Creating Patina on Metal, Plastic, and Glass Basic Chemistry Metallic Paint Systems Sealing and Locking Down Patina Making New Plastic Look Old Distressing Glass Creating Aged Glass
● Chapter 7: Using the Airbrush Types of Airbrushes Tools for Airbrushing Airbrush Techniques
● Chapter 8: Vintage Sign Painting and Using Stencils Getting Ready Create the Test Design 1971 C10 Project
● Chapter 9: A Complete Patina Paint Job Paint Strategies Tools and Equipment Surface Preparation Spray Techniques Protecting Patina
● Chapter 10: Recovering from Mistakes Correcting Making Errors Removing Overspray Correcting Oversanding Correcting Runs Coverups
With tens of millions of potential projects to consider, finding the right car or truck to patina shouldn't be a problem. And now with Patina: How to Create & Preserve you will have the perfect book to guide you through the patina process.
