After 40+ years of custom painting, I'm getting ready to start my first "patina" job. :-)~

This will be a moderately deteriorated scheme, with some rust... but no mismatched panels or major body damage. It will simply look like a street rod that got normal use and constant sun damage for about 50 years. LOL!

I have put together a file of pictures from the net of new paint and actual surviving "artifacts". This has helped me to plan my approach.

I have a plan, but would appreciate the thoughts and techniques that have been used by others who may have done this style before.

Thanks guys!