Preserving Patina?
04-15-21, 07:16 AM
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I’m a fan of patina - hence the user name - and I do little or nothing beyond what others have recommended. Clean/degrease, re-grease, re-lube, etc. If you find rust-through on the frame that’s not good and it is likely scrap unless it’s a VERY rare and valuable frame.
This may have been mentioned in previous posts but DO NOT use rust converter unless you want to amplify the patina. I have used BKF mixed into a paste and brushed onto the rusty areas. Wipe away with a damp cloth and then car wax.
My 2 cents...
This may have been mentioned in previous posts but DO NOT use rust converter unless you want to amplify the patina. I have used BKF mixed into a paste and brushed onto the rusty areas. Wipe away with a damp cloth and then car wax.
My 2 cents...
04-15-21, 08:05 AM
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Apparently this is what Holdsworth's Putney shop did with their frames after they were done and waiting for paint. But I don't think they used boiled linseed oil probably raw linseed oil. Not sure how BLO would work on steel as a finish. Have you tried this before?
04-15-21, 08:40 AM
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It's not patina, it's character.
04-15-21, 11:06 AM
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I agree all all the cleaning and touch up methods. Why hasn't anyone mentioned covering the rusted (patina) with a dull coat clear? Too many times I see old cars with nice patina clear coated with gloss clear. Never look right to me.
04-15-21, 05:10 PM
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I know someone on BF noted there is a portmanteau that is a better word than patina to describe the this look for bike frames...but you think I could find the thread?
04-15-21, 06:10 PM
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Also, I generally preserve patina by leaving it alone.
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04-16-21, 02:54 AM
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I've not tried it before but there's got to be a first time for everything! It's on record as being used many times for bicycles, cars and motorcycles
I don't have enough posts to post pictures or links but check out Monkeyshred's videos on his YouTube channel... search for '1948 Norman Invader - Vintage Fixed Gear Rebuild - Oily Rag Restoration', '1935 Raleigh Sports Tourist - Vintage Bicycle "Oily Rag" Restoration' or '1946 Raleigh Superb Sports Tourist - Vintage Bike Restoration - Sympathetic Oily Rag'.
I gather that if you apply it neat you get a gloss finish and if you thin it with mineral spirits you get a more matt finish. It needs to be applied very very thinly otherwise it stays tacky and doesn't dry out.
If anyone here has done it before I'd love to hear any tips.
I don't have enough posts to post pictures or links but check out Monkeyshred's videos on his YouTube channel... search for '1948 Norman Invader - Vintage Fixed Gear Rebuild - Oily Rag Restoration', '1935 Raleigh Sports Tourist - Vintage Bicycle "Oily Rag" Restoration' or '1946 Raleigh Superb Sports Tourist - Vintage Bike Restoration - Sympathetic Oily Rag'.
I gather that if you apply it neat you get a gloss finish and if you thin it with mineral spirits you get a more matt finish. It needs to be applied very very thinly otherwise it stays tacky and doesn't dry out.
If anyone here has done it before I'd love to hear any tips.
Last edited by Humanbeing757; 04-16-21 at 03:22 AM.
04-25-21, 10:21 AM
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Well, I’ve applied a thin coat of boiled linseed oil to my patinated frame today. I’m unsure how long to leave it to ‘dry’ before assembly. I’m thinking a week should be long enough. Sorry I can’t post pics 😔
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04-26-21, 01:34 PM
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Well, so far so good. Finish looks super good. Dry to the touch today so I’ve wiped another thin coat onto it.
Only three more posts until I can post pics 😀
Only three more posts until I can post pics 😀
06-07-21, 09:38 AM
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OK, at last, here's the result of my experiment with boiled linseed oil.
I did two thin coats and it's dried hard and super shiny.
I'm super pleased with the end result.
I did two thin coats and it's dried hard and super shiny.
I'm super pleased with the end result.
06-07-21, 10:11 AM
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I wax this old Legnano, now and again. I never leave it outside exposed to the sun and rain. I store it in a reasonably dry place. And I clean it after each ride when cleaning appears to be necessary...
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