Perfecting The "Aged" Paint Look On The 1932 Ford Schroll Coupe

A few months ago Zimmerman Auto Body Supplies stopped at the shop to take a paint scan of the Schroll 32. After two attempts they created a paint to match the aged paint on the the body. Fast forward to today and we are finally ready to spray the patch panels to help age the repairs. Matt first applies two coats of Eastwood Rust Encapsulator, first coat with red and the second with black. The red and black layers match other places on the body where they are below the green paint. Matt then sprays tire cleaner at random spots to prevent the paint from adhering and to help give an aged worn through look. After some sanding and light overspray the paint looks like its always been there! Let us know in the comments what you think!
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[@_Peremalfait]

People will often say "if only that car could talk," and in a way that's what you are doing at ITG, letting the car talk by preserving as much of its history as you can. You put a lot of effort into matching the paint on the restored sections and really pulled it off. Well done.

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

That color is pretty close. The way you dusted the black on there and rub it some makes it look so close to the old paint..great job. TAPE TIP; if you will use a wide piece of tape and roll it back on itself some it will create a soft edge..

[@thewerxshop0486]

Good stuff Matt! Don't worry about the people who attack you for what you want to do with your property. They have issues you can't and aren't responsible for solving.

[@Rene_ROwdyy]

The match looks really nice and Im totally on your side ,saving the old paint and let the car tell the story of its life.For me its much more interesting than a new fresh painted one

[@kevinchopped30a43]

Although it isn't what I would have done with the paint, I appreciate how you restored the original intent of the builder. Mother nature did a good job too. That car will be great when its finished.

[@Dave-1277]

Matt, it takes a half decent body man to do a half decent paint job.... what you just accomplished takes an artist! That was fantastic man, nice work! Dave from Coventry RI

[@chopdog8928]

Hey Matt. That's a obviously a historical car and forget about what everyone says. Your doing a phenomenal job restoring history. Great paint match, and great job keeping the original story alive.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Nicely done! It's great that originality is finally starting to be appreciated in the old car community. Theres a fine line between a car that needs a paint job and one that should be left alone and I think you made the right call to preserve this car as is.

[@oldtown6240]

As a relatively new subscriber, I used the playlist and followed this build all the way. Fantastic!

[@stevemonkey6666]

It is very satisfying to watch paint being sprayed.

[@jsshayes1]

Very tastefully done. If there are negative comments just ignore them. You matched the old paint very well.

[@handyhippie6548]

knowing when to stop is the hardest part of a job like this. i think you're spot on. awesome job!

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Quick tip. Keep going !!! You can panel fog the green, up the sides. Then fog whatever matte clear. Fog again with whatever color primer, & black. Manipulation is a layered thing. It isn't like you're gonna' f*ck it up. You won't. Whatever you do, take care always. Favorite part of my week .. is watching y'all work. Thank you, for sharing.

[@thomasjmaxx]

Matt, I just wanted to say this.. the couple is your car, do as you want... I understand not wanting to spend 3 to 5 thousand dollars on a full paint job.. so your idea of patching the paint is a awesome idea and looks great... and if you counted your labor and supplies it is more cost-effective than hiring it done... thank you for showing us how to do things like this.

[@chrisclark4813]

Think you hit it just about right. It looks like the repairs you've done were done a while ago, which I'm sure is what you were after. Those old remnants/scars of numbers on the side look really good.

[@ryand.8176]

Looking awesome! Blends nice! As a 30 year painter I’ve painted a lot of fun out of a car! Plus, you kept the history also!✊

[@b1g1lz]

Great job Matt! Awesome match. I wouldn't have thought you could get it so close

[@shawnpavlik209]

Can’t wait to see the lift go up and operational

[@leeroyholloway4277]

I might have brought the green up into some of those bare areas a little more, but you really got nice results. Not an easy task to match something that is naturally aged. Well Done !

[@scotthandschug298]

Agree,carry the green further back, blended onto the rear quarters

[@garyhughes9199]

This 32 is real cool ! That look to me is the boss.

[@jsgarage4653]

I like how do you always wanna save the souls of our projects.. I do it like the same. My own Car is an period correct 38 Buick Coupe survivor with patina everywhere and a hot 1952 straight Eight engine in it. That's while I'm fully with you. Greetings from Germany.

[@johnhartley3596]

Like your analogy to antique furniture restoration. Original condition maintains the value.

[@672egalaxie6]

Looks great, Matt. Congrats on 100k and bringing Mike in full time! Hard work pays off. Go get 'em.

[@garycook2355]

It is what it is and it shows it. Two thumbs up!

[@1936fordcrazy]

Good job and it looks the part, I still have a hard time with "fake patina" but I understand at the same time

[@Anthony-lv9lr]

I agree, theres some exceptions for it. Its annoying to see it when its poorly done. For some reason when the rolling bones guys do it, it looks amazing.

[@ACDesignsGarage]

Awesome job, i did my 65 c10 the same way when i replaced the rockers and cab corners, you can also use paste wax on a chip core brush and spread it around then throw some play sand in the wet paint wipe off after the paint dries, makes for awesome texture

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

In the model building world, that's weathering Secret is to not overdo it. Like you did, do some, walk away for a day and mess with it some more Good job, Matt

[@billd.akaevylaz754]

Everyone has their own idea of how they would do it. For instance, I love the way the passenger side came out; however, I would have brought the red up into the bare area in the center of the driver’s door. But at the end of the day, it is your car and it really did turn out great. I respect the work you put in and can appreciate the artistic vision you had.

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Nailed it. Please don’t ever get rid of my favorite shop tool. The green rolling chair.lol.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha that thing has some miles on it!!

[@dstdstdstful]

Your paint work is spot on. It looks perfect. Distressing paint to match is harder to do than it looks and you nailed it. As far as the haters, the minute you stop caring about what others think of your work is the minute you start to live. Rock on.

[@claytonpeeples3263]

really nice I love the really finished and restored rods but I always feel that you have to be so easy and careful with them but when they're are done like you've done this awesome car it makes me feel like now there's a ride you can really feel comfy in and just ride it's just natural which is what most of us had any way just put something together and hit the road luv it !!

[@dustinpenry132]

I have been enjoying this build greatly!

[@jackphilly338]

Hey Matt first let me say CONGRATULATION on reaching 100k subscribers you work hard for that. The paint turn out great keep up the great work. 👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

The new green is a good match for sure!

[@dougeubank]

Matt looking good, love the way you did it. I agree some people think to much about it. Can't wait to see you drive it around the block.

[@noexpensespentstudios]

There was a moment where it looked like it wasn't going to work and then all at once it did. There's definitely an art to this sort of blending and it looks like you haven't done anything at all now it's finished.

[@scottvadon2095]

For what it's worth, I absolutely love the way you're doing it !!!

[@reneprovencher8395]

You did a great job, at first I thought you had to much green on it but you pulled it off. Great job!!!

[@michaelyergin2437]

This car is sooo sick. Great job. Best one yet!

[@Jemini553]

i love what you are doing to the schroll coupe that paint match is so on

[@gregl1824]

Looks great. I did similar on my Buick when I added Caddy rear lights and had to cover up the fresh metal and blend new black paint into the nearly 90 year old paint . I used an old dirty rag when I rubbed the fresh paint and it color matched almost 100%

[@mikesonneson2824]

I don't view this as fake patina at all. Color matching and age matching. Loved the video. I admit I was talking loudly to the screen when you were making a hard tape line for the blend. Great job. Salt works wonders for making the pitted random specks that are exhibited in the original remaining paint. Large grained salt flicked on top of the wet black primer. Anyway...love what you are doing.

[@robertszymanski7804]

Hey Matt, phenomenal job on the paint work. Truly an artist's work, you are definitely master of all!!! The way you are building these vintage hot rods I believe the value is higher in dollars than if you restored them to show room condition.😎

[@mtwTV70]

You didn’t “fake patina” it. You color matched it.

[@scottpella7419]

Looks awesome! I was a little worried watching you mask it up, creating a hardline…but you got it out. If you back-mask that area to be blended, you won’t have a hardline. I really like how you used the black to fill in areas, and erase the line. There are a few masters to doing this kind of work, I’m always learning different ways to do it. I’ll definitely put some of your techniques to use one day too👍 Turned out great!!

[@stude1953]

You did a nice job on that! Thumbs Up Matt!

[@baileynick9803]

Looks fantastic matt . Worth all your hard work 💪 👏

[@garyholmes2334]

LOOKS GOOD, I WOULD BE HAPPY WITH THAT BLEND

[@onehotpinto]

I think you accomplished the look you are going after. You have chamoed the modern repair perfectly from what I can tell. I'm not a fan of the patina look, but guess what, this isn't my car it's your car so screw what everyone else thinks. Looks really good, keep it up.

[@greggfell4071]

I love the look! I’m glad you were wearing a respirator during the spraying, any time you’re using thinners, cleaners, etc you should wear gloves - all that stuff absorbs into your bloodstream if you’re not protected! Thanks for the videos

[@robertjean659]

Looks great, I think once on the road you won’t notice it. Super cool build this one. Your car, your build, if your happy that’s all that matters👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@tomfortson2684]

You bet I'd be proud to drive this one! Great job!

[@beware-9977]

The blend looks great.

[@willbesquared6260]

Love it man! I did that to my 60’ F100..I’m still cleaning up overspray from my tools years later..keep the ordinal vibe!!

[@rallycatgarageharvey1135]

Love it .Nice job on duplicating the unrestored look. Now I need to do that to something .👍👍😎

[@neil3449]

I think what you did was a good compromise between leaving a glaring modern repair versus reshooting the car. Job well done.

[@mattomon1045]

Matt you are the Leonardo Da Vinci of rusty old cars!!!!! I love your work!

[@birdssurfshed]

Hey MAtt! Just want to say how much I enjoy your videos. Straight forward, informative and NO B.S.! All that one could ask for.

[@briankinnear7461]

Looks great. Love the fake patina look when it's done like that. Keep it simple and don't over do/think it. Be safe and stay well.

[@Tech_1968]

That looks phenomenal! Repairing the rust and damage with paint to keep the car on the road and driving just extends the story to the next chapter of the car. Great job.

[@theman1469]

the car looks great just the way it was so keep it that way Now beautiful needs full restore she needs it be again

[@kurtludwig4783]

Color and faux looks good. The Engine is killer cool

[@robertbakjr449]

It looks perfect. Wouldn’t be scared to drive it anywhere and sit in any parking lot it’s just going to be a fun car.

[@andysoll5702]

Screw the haters, you are giving these cars a new lease on life without destroying their soul and character the previous owners and history gave them.

[@stevesgarage7270]

Don’t worry about the negative comments looks good to me keep doing what your doing....... ty Steve

[@rayk9315]

Great job on the patch panels and the paint match. I love it. Not many people trying to get this look.

[@kevinkeller4723]

I learnt the hard way cleaning all my guns with laquier thinners and scotchbrit pads with out gloves on,I wound up with 3rd degree burns on my hands,I thought I was going to lose a couple of fingers and i would hate to see that happen to anybody.That was the first time it ever happened to me,Love your show,just saying.

[@Dave_Boyer]

Looks awesome! You’ve enhanced the character of the car. It’s took years to look this good!

[@mnwoodshop3877]

Im impressed, I think you did a great job.Well done.

[@jamiebicket6251]

Loving Slayer in the background!!!!

[@osvaldocollazo4696]

I love the way it came out!

[@robbrautigam462]

Looks great! I'm going to try this on a 70's truck I have, want to make it look like an old repair

[@MrMadkaw400]

Looks killer

[@dallasblair5939]

Great instincts,,,,,,Its your car, its your world, enjoy

[@VintageGoods]

love the as found look, don't even need to "color match" after metal repair - they're just age spots or life scars from being old, we all got'em

[@MrDaveNorton]

I agree, Mate, preserve much of the original as possible!

[@rljuddjr]

I am really impressed!! I think you did exactly what it needed thank you for sharing that information and a great video

[@kiwijeff3964]

Nice work protecting the new metal. I love it.

[@billbeyer657]

Great job Matt. Matches the spirit of the car perfectly

[@davidkimsey9591]

Looks really good. Great job on matching the aging/patina of the original sections!

[@StLouisSled]

Great job Matt

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

You can also use a slow reducer to rub through lightly it will take a little longer to rub through but more control than thinner. I really like how you kept worker with this paint work..,GREAT WORK and ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Looks great Matt !

[@RestorationAustralia]

Super cool project well done.

[@WildWestGarage]

I really don’t like over restored cars although I can appreciate the effort and craftsmanship that goes into them. What I mean by over restored is, cars that end up better than they were from the factory, with perfect panel gaps, perfect colour sanded and polished paint, parts painted that were never painted at the factory, etc. Having done this kind of work I know how hard it is to stop myself from over restoring and crossing the line into what should be considered custom work. This car is certainly not over restored, in fact it’s quite the opposite, more of a preservation job. Like Matt said, it tells a story and if he covers up what’s there, the story will be silenced forever. Good job matching the paint, I like it.

[@robertwood5395]

I feel like I’m watching paint dry! LOL. Fun project, mission accomplished.

[@johnnyroberts6291]

Excellent job. You are very talented.

[@cowfrank]

It looks great! Always thought that an old car lost its soul when new paint was applied.

[@tomcasey2362]

I have to admit when you first took the paper off I thought you screwed up. Then you brought it back very tastefully. Great job! That’s why I always watch a video all the way through before I make a comment.

[@heatherrigby7371]

its perfect Matt. Thanks for teaching us. Donnie

[@Aaron-vq2lc]

Outstanding work! I like it

[@josephskeie]

It turned out great!

[@nstraws326]

For such a small section, you could have done what model car builders do. Use different size shapes of salt and coat the car with water, and throw the salt on it on the different color layers. When you wipe it down, the salt falls off leaving the underside paint colors you applied the salt too in a very random pattern without the streaks and all the elbow grease.

[@frankm8533]

I think it looks fine. I like it!

[@WACRE44]

I love the way you guys always do the cars thanks so much for your beautiful vlogs was great fun thanks

[@AircooledMisfits]

You were right about getting ahead of the negative comments...some just don't get it. Keep up the good work, I like it! 👍🏼

[@mg-lz3kk]

No fake there...awesome work!

[@dalemarshall4878]

Great blend! Congratulations on 100k subs!!!

[@sweetmatthew662]

Looks good! Great job!

[@kombibatuta]

Beautiful job!