[hewittca]

I had a chance this morning to knock out the patina process on one bed side. I've noticed that the color match really depends on the sheen of the finish. When the patina is roughed in with 400 grit the paint looks more like a standard green, and as I finish it further with 1000, 2000, and #000 steel wool, it really darkens up. I have it pretty close right now, but I did miss a few of the 400 grit scratches that stand out. I will probably continue to work it until I get it closer, but this is a good start. I also can't tell if I'm just over analyzing it because I know it's been painted, or if there really is a slightly noticeable difference. In some lights it looks perfect and in others I think I can see a difference.









I took it down the road to snap a few photos at one of my favorite spots just to see it in a different light.







A little before and after comparison.





And finally, I put the truck to work this afternoon hauling around a picnic table.