Originally Posted by
capnjonny
Just the discussion i was looking for.
I was just given an old Huffy cruiser that is 100 percent rust. I want to build it up as a rat rod with new tires and bearings and keep the patina. I am afraid it is a little too crusty to just spray clear over it. Would a light sanding to knock down the rust a bit be the way to go. Then spray it with satin clear?
I would say no, Scrub it with soap and water and a stiff plastic brush (I like Libman's) , allow to dry in the sun then just use boiled linseed oil on it.