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peter scott
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Penman
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There used to be available aerosols of fake dirt for your Chelsea Tractor.
I believe the had various types such as Tundra, Sahara, Rain Forest, Safari, etc.
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peter scott
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The thing is that this guy seems to be able to create vehicles that have clearly been restored and yet there is no sign of spray-on fakery although you know that much them has been recreated.
Peter
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alastairq
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| Quote: | | There used to be available aerosols of fake dirt for your Chelsea Tractor. |
I recall seeing photos of modern stuff like Porches and tings, having road dirt -paint sprayed on as a styling queue.
Supposed to make one's over-priced, under-used, unnecessary [for transport] look-at-me sportster loo like its actually used in anger?
They must wash it so people can see the 'mud spray'...
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Ray White
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Penman wrote: | There used to be available aerosols of fake dirt for your Chelsea Tractor.
I believe the had various types such as Tundra, Sahara, Rain Forest, Safari, etc. |
My Range Rover WAS a Chelsea tractor but now it has REAL dirt for me to wash off!  |
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alastairq
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On reflection, I think the dirt splashes were actually vinyl overlays....Quite why, I never fully understood.
My daily Suzuki Grand{!} Vitara [02] hasn't quite reach what I paid for it, in terms of parts fitted over the years, and tyres...
But I rarely if ever wash it....aside from the occasional de-mud under the arches. Cannot see the point really....If I do happen to wash it, the first trip out see's it just as mucky as ever.. {I live rurally..]
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peter scott
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Perhaps I titled this thread wrongly. Perhaps I should have said something like preserve patina at all costs and if you need to repair something don't let any new parts look as if they are new parts.
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Ray White
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| peter scott wrote: | Perhaps I titled this thread wrongly. Perhaps I should have said something like preserve patina at all costs and if you need to repair something don't let any new parts look as if they are new parts.
Peter |
Peter. I think this 'patina' thing is getting out of hand. If I cause any accidental damage then the guilt I feel is real. I simply HAVE to correct it.
If you follow the patina enthusiast's argument to it's natural conclusion, ideally, should I dent or scratch my historic vehicle then it should stay scarred for future generations to admire as part of it's history. |
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peter scott
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I think it is more difficult to maintain than returning to as new but I think it's worth the effort.
Peter
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Ray White
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| peter scott wrote: | I think it is more difficult to maintain than returning to as new but I think it's worth the effort.
Peter |
I actually agree with you but the problem for me is that it is all so subjective.
Patina means different things to different people. |
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Ray White
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badhuis
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Thank you for this utterly superb video Peter.
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Brent29
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| That's one awesome documentary! |
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peter scott
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