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1936 Elgin Bluebird - Progress!

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This thread reads like a great book with amazing art! Words can hardly describe what happened from page 1 to page 8. From the frame repairs, the fork resurrection, the front fender fixes, and that patina paint job is out of this world! I've learned a few things here, but looks like you really listened to how others do things and really put your stamp on it. Two thumbs way the f#@k up! Outstanding job! Joe
 
Well, in an attempt to stop the chemical reaction that I implemented to create much of that dusty rust texture, I think I killed some of the realism of my patina work :(

I used a clearcoat that I was told would dry flat and colorless.

I dont like it as much but at least I can touch and handle the bike without rubbing off my work.
 
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Also, aside from killing some texture, it also added some unwanted sheen
 
[emoji106]use a little tripped 000 steel wool or an old wool shirt


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Thank you, Jim.

I tried steel wool but it removed the rust color I created before killing the gloss. Maybe 1000 sandpaper?

I also thought I would add a thicker layer of clear coat and then try steel wool again.
 
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