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A guy is selling a wipe on patina in a can for about $160 per quart.
It is suposed to bring back the shine, protect the rusty surface, and remaining finish from further damage.

Is this stuff really worth it?
Linseed oil?

Product name might help but at that price it ought jump outa the can and DO THE WORK for ya!!

There's some crap, yes crap, called Nevr Dull or something like that, that just plain is junk. I may still have the can of it somewhere that I'll give away!

NHUSA wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 09, 2025 9:16 am

A guy is selling a wipe on patina in a can for about $160 per quart.
It is suposed to bring back the shine, protect the rusty surface, and remaining finish from further damage.

Is this stuff really worth it?
Linseed oil?

Here is what some of the the railroad museums have been using to restore old paint that is “chaulked-out” and deteriorated. It brings back the color and a nice gloss/semi-gloss. Plus it adds a layer of protection over bare metal and rust. They just brush it on straight out of the can. I would bet that if the two products were tested side by side, they might be extremely similar…

The Penetrol is only $13 to $18 for a quart depending on where you buy it. It’s available at many hardware & home improvement stores.

Fred,

I use something called OSPHO. it Likes slightly oxidized surfaces and converts that rust dust to something inert and dull black. It's one of those rubber glove things so ya have to be careful...and if left exposed once neutralized will again slowly rust... I mention it because my finish for everything not painted is pretty much linseed oil if I can coat it and hang it long enough to fully dry and you mentioned linseed oil

The stuff is called Poppy’s Patina.

Here is what I have used on different occasions on different surfaces
Rust-Oleum 1 qt. Clear Varathane Oil-Based Exterior Spar Urethane, Satin
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/produ ... in-2344764

Rust-Oleum 1 qt. Clear Varathane Oil-Based Exterior Spar Urethane, Gloss
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/produ ... hane-gloss

Clear, Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Gloss Spar Varnish-207008, 1 qt
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Clear-Rust-O ... t/52500347

And if it is a loose surface that I can not clean well
Zinsser Peel Stop Clear Water-Based Bonding Primer 1 qt
https://www.acehardware.com/departments ... rs/1371087

All of these are clear or slightly milky finishes that hold up well and do not need another coat for many years.
I like natural (barn fresh) looking cars so I leave them as is when/where possible and just drive them.
Mike

NHUSA wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 09, 2025 12:54 pm

The stuff is called Poppy’s Patina.

Here is their webshop: https://poppyspatina.com/