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Old 02-02-2012, 03:06 PM   #95
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Re: 60-66 Patina's or O.G. Painted Truck Pics

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what is a patina? sorry I am new here
Patina is what the worn/rusted/exposed/weathered exterior is referred to. The natural beauty only mother nature (or some hard sanding) can produce.

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pat·i·na/pəˈtēnə/
Noun:
A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.
A gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age and polishing.
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