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Author Tetz, Kevin, 1963- author.

Title Patina : how to create & preserve / Kevin Tetz.

Publication Info. Forest Lake, MN : CarTech, [2019]
©2019

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Description 1 online resource : color illustrations.
data file rda
Series S-A design.
S-A design.
Note Print version record.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Summary "Patina as it relates to the automotive hobby is another word for realism, which brings with it authenticity, and this book shows how to create authentic-looking patina and the look of natural aging on many different surfaces."--Provided by publisher.
Contents What is 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 -- Finding your light! -- Paint deterioration -- What is oxidation? -- How paint ages -- Using the sun -- Creating character -- Practice makes perfect -- Aged effects -- Undercoats and primer colors -- Wear damage -- Sun damage -- Impact damage -- Layers with texture -- Planning your paint job -- Setting goals -- Finding inspiration -- Using photographs -- Painting strategy -- Creating colors -- Understanding color -- The color wheel -- Color tinting exercises -- Creating patina on metal, plastic, and glass -- Basic chemistry -- Using metallic paint systems -- Sealing rusty metal and locking down patina -- Making new plastic look old -- Distressing glass -- Using the airbrush -- Airbrush practice techniques -- Stippling and other effects -- Making rust color -- Vintage sign painting and using stencils -- 1971 C-10 project -- A complete patina paint job -- Tools and equipment -- Surface preparation -- Working with layers on large areas -- Surface prep -- Spray techniques -- Protecting patina -- Recovering from mistakes -- Correcting oversanding -- Correcting runs -- Coverups.
Subject Automobiles -- Painting.
Automobiles -- Bodies -- Maintenance and repair.
Automobiles -- Bodies -- Maintenance and repair. (OCoLC)fst00823278
Automobiles -- Painting. (OCoLC)fst00823739
Other Form: Print version: Tetz, Kevin, 1963- author. Patina 9781613254677 (DLC) 2018043915 (OCoLC)1051079104
ISBN 9781613255384 (electronic bk.)
1613255381 (electronic bk.)
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