![]() All Paints fade differently so what may look like a mistake to you may be a really cool detail that others see. SEVENTH: Sand off as much or as little as you'd like. Your intermediate layers can be as you would like to see them in order, maybe rust color first, Then some touches of yellow/ brown and then finish it off with your satin lagoon (Aqua) SIXTH: Your final base coat color will be the last layer you apply to then lightly sand off to the other layers. Light coats are highly recommended so you do not have much to sand off and then waste sandpaper. I would primer, then use the krylon rust-colored/textured paint in areas like weld joints and along the bottom bar, fender stays, etc, then paint the darker color, then the lighter color but in heavier coats as it will sand through quickly since light paints dont cover darker ones well. Unless the body color of your vehicle is something crazy different, then go with your color scheme with each layer.įIFTH: Always stay far enough away from the surface that you know for certain you will not run the paint (creates problems) and its ok to dry spray this process a little as you will be lightly sanding the paint layers anyways. THIRD: When sanding, concentrate on areas that water would gather and create a rust look when dripping down those body lines.įOURTH: Always try to keep natural colors (rusts, aquas, browns, yellows, black) as they would normally exist on an older vehicle. So when you develop your layers to make it appear that paint has been taken off over the years make sure to keep in mind that the sides of the truck will always have more of the regular paint color than the top areas that have been beaten up by the weather/UV. SECOND: Always make sure you remember that weather/UV are the biggest contributor(s) to the patina look. Once I was happy with the look I used a clear spray paint to make a nice clear coat over the top.**Some key points to keep in mind when painting a patina look**įIRST: Do NOT ever try your first time on the vehicle, Try on a "let down" panel first, which is a junk part that will not matter if you mess up.ĪND MAKE SURE YOUR PAINT IS DRY BEFORE SANDING or the paint will ball up and create problems. Then I sanded down the green paint in areas on the fenders causing the rust colored paint to show through. I used a rust colored primer for the primer base coat and then painted an army green color for the top coat. I’ve always like rat rods, so why not just do an faux patina paint job on it? Yup, thats what I did! In this video I’ll show you how I did a faux patina paint job on my Coleman CT200u mini bike. So, I decided to paint the front and rear fenders and also the chain guard. I initially wanted to buy the red mini bike, but ended up having to get the tan and camouflage mini bike because it was the only one I could find in my area. In this video I do my first visual modification to the new Coleman CT200u mini bike. ![]() Some of us are more drawn to old things that proudly show their age with a layer of patina. The new and shiny isn’t for everyone.nope. Use a patina paint job on your next DIY creation for an aged look. From visual upgrades to engine modifications I’ll be bringing you along with me as I learn and hopefully teach you how to work on your own mini bike. Patina paint can be used to age your furniture, create a worn metallic finish, and even paint crafts for a unique look. For a shimmery variation, try sponging on Shimmer Paint over the whole piece instead of gold. Use the Green Patina Aging Solution to speed up the oxidation process to create a beautiful, authentic Green Patina finish on any paintable surface. Create a faux patina look with an embossing folder and ink. I’ll be making videos of all the modifications I do to my new Coleman ct200u mini bike. Oxidizing Copper Paint (ME149) Our water base Oxidizing Copper Paint contains real metal particles and will tarnish naturally over time and when exposed to the elements. This video is the second video of my new mini bike series. Tags coleman, ct200u, mini bike, sportsmans warehouse
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