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demian5 · 12-30-2019, 02:46 PM

Anyone used CLR to clean up an old weathered paint job? If so, what did you learn while doing it and how did it turn out?

Pictures are always cool.

**LockDoc** · 12-30-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

Anyone used CLR to clean up an old weathered paint job? If so, what did you learn while doing it and how did it turn out?

Pictures are always cool.

The best thing to do on this is to type CLR into the Google search box at the top of this page, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and click on the google button. There are quite a few threads on it and that way you can check them all out.

LockDoc

Astro-Balls · 12-30-2019, 03:19 PM

What does the CLR actually do to the rust/metal? does it just prohibit rust? I'm sure you would need to wax over the final rinse.

**maverickmk** · 12-30-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

What does the CLR actually do to the rust/metal? does it just prohibit rust? I'm sure you would need to wax over the final rinse.

I think they are talking about the CLR Cleaner - calcium lime rust
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CLR-128-oz-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Astro-Balls · 12-30-2019, 03:43 PM

Yes, but what does it do the metal/rust? Is it like a RustMort product?

**landarts** · 12-30-2019, 04:07 PM

Here is picture before and another after doing drivers side of hood. Used about a 50/50 mix.

demian5 · 12-30-2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

The best thing to do on this is to type CLR into the Google search box at the top of this page, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and click on the google button. There are quite a few threads on it and that way you can check them all out.

LockDoc

You are right, and I usually do that but I didn't...

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-30-2019, 05:18 PM

Why a 50-50 mix, not straight? Looks good though. What are your plans for it now?

I think 95% of what guys call "patina" is just decades of neglect, rust & rot. REAL patina is a decades-old car/truck that has been washed, waxed and polished til maybe it's gone through to the primer and maybe even bare metal in places but you can tell the car's been cared for.

70' · 12-30-2019, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Why a 50-50 mix, not straight? Looks good though. What are your plans for it now?

I think 95% of what guys call "patina" is just decades of neglect, rust & rot. REAL patina is a decades-old car/truck that has been washed, waxed and polished til maybe it's gone through to the primer and maybe even bare metal in places but you can tell the car's been cared for.

Amen to this! When I was a kid, they called that rust and it made a car worth less money. Now, they call it Patina and it apparently makes a car worth more money. I don't understand it, but to me your definition is spot on. This craze over rust and just calling it patina is absurd to me.

71 super · 12-31-2019, 08:10 AM

The CLR is a good product to use to get rid of rust stains, typically it will reveal the original paint and or primer hiding under the surface rust stains. It will not stop rust, it does not etch rust it just gets rid of rust staining- I suspect iron out ( same stuff we use to get white ball pants white again ) would do the same thing. The CLR seems to be a base in nature and you will need to scrub to improve the results. There is also a product called iron x for pain that will remove rust stains but it is expensive in comparison. I like using CLR on old rough paint to see what can be saved, but it is not a magic bullet, as others have stated it helps to cut through years of neglect and give you an idea of what was once was.

**SoCoC10** · 12-31-2019, 10:02 AM

Here are a few I’ve done. 0000 steel wool and CLR. Rinse with water then a good coat of wax.

Tuff Gong · 12-31-2019, 01:06 PM

What about a clay bar. I have heard those work but maybe not for rust?

Barnfind46 · 12-31-2019, 04:15 PM

A clay bar is good for over spray removal and to remove some of the oxidation on single stage paint but not rust.

tim_mc · 12-31-2019, 07:34 PM

I used CLR and a green Scotchbrite pad to remove the rust from my West Coast Jr mirrors. Before and after below.

**68bowtie** · 01-01-2020, 04:24 PM

I'm not sure what it does chemically (if anything) but I like the results. I have used it on surface rust and oxidized paint with 50% water, worked every inch carefully by hand with 0000 steel wool. If you get too aggressive even the 0000 can leave behind marks, so you have to go slow and keep it wet. Followup with wax (or clear coat) really makes it shine, although if the surface is not really smooth the wax leaves behind residue. So if there's any pitting you may want to avoid wax. It does take off a thin amount of paint, so be aware of that. Here are some examples...

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carbon69 · 01-01-2020, 08:57 PM

68bowtie, that last picture of the skyline blue/dark primered truck... Can you elaborate how you prepped before shooting the clear? Looks great btw

**68bowtie** · 01-01-2020, 09:07 PM

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68bowtie, that last picture of the skyline blue/dark primered truck... Can you elaborate how you prepped before shooting the clear? Looks great btw

That photo was actually before clear coat, it was just wet. That’s what made me want to do the clear coat. I just washed with soap and water and taped it off, then had a friend do the painting.

projectking · 01-01-2020, 09:28 PM

0000 steel wool, presta micro cutting cream on a wool pad and wax

theastronaut · 01-06-2020, 08:50 AM

I used it on a '69 that had mostly original paint.

Rust stains gone.

It made a huge difference inside the bed, then I coated it with Penetrol to bring out more color, darken the rust, and give it a slight sheen.

54blackhornet · 01-06-2020, 11:41 AM

Olive Green

demian5 · 01-06-2020, 12:20 PM

How about the trim? Does it mess up the trim when the CLR gets on it?

54blackhornet · 01-06-2020, 12:32 PM

It certainly will if not removed ! Exspecialy under the hood ..use lots of water to remove it ..

Killer Bee · 01-06-2020, 01:24 PM

this was an uneducated guess with simple green and mild scotch pad..

still 'bout useful as lipstick on a pig but I'm sure made the old girl feel good

12-30-2019, 02:46 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! Anyone used CLR to clean up an old weathered paint job? If so, what did you learn while doing it and how did it turn out? Pictures are always cool. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

12-30-2019, 03:19 PM	#3
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! What does the CLR actually do to the rust/metal? does it just prohibit rust? I'm sure you would need to wax over the final rinse. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

12-30-2019, 03:43 PM	#5
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! Yes, but what does it do the metal/rust? Is it like a RustMort product? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

12-30-2019, 04:07 PM	#6
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,332	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! Here is picture before and another after doing drivers side of hood. Used about a 50/50 mix. Attached Images __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

12-30-2019, 05:18 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,333	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! Why a 50-50 mix, not straight? Looks good though. What are your plans for it now? I think 95% of what guys call "patina" is just decades of neglect, rust & rot. REAL patina is a decades-old car/truck that has been washed, waxed and polished til maybe it's gone through to the primer and maybe even bare metal in places but you can tell the car's been cared for. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

12-31-2019, 08:10 AM	#10
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,076	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! The CLR is a good product to use to get rid of rust stains, typically it will reveal the original paint and or primer hiding under the surface rust stains. It will not stop rust, it does not etch rust it just gets rid of rust staining- I suspect iron out ( same stuff we use to get white ball pants white again ) would do the same thing. The CLR seems to be a base in nature and you will need to scrub to improve the results. There is also a product called iron x for pain that will remove rust stains but it is expensive in comparison. I like using CLR on old rough paint to see what can be saved, but it is not a magic bullet, as others have stated it helps to cut through years of neglect and give you an idea of what was once was. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-31-2019, 10:02 AM	#11
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! Here are a few I’ve done. 0000 steel wool and CLR. Rinse with water then a good coat of wax. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

12-31-2019, 01:06 PM	#12
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! What about a clay bar. I have heard those work but maybe not for rust?

12-31-2019, 04:15 PM	#13
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! A clay bar is good for over spray removal and to remove some of the oxidation on single stage paint but not rust. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

12-31-2019, 07:34 PM	#14
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 434	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! I used CLR and a green Scotchbrite pad to remove the rust from my West Coast Jr mirrors. Before and after below. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

01-01-2020, 04:24 PM	#15
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,367	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! I'm not sure what it does chemically (if anything) but I like the results. I have used it on surface rust and oxidized paint with 50% water, worked every inch carefully by hand with 0000 steel wool. If you get too aggressive even the 0000 can leave behind marks, so you have to go slow and keep it wet. Followup with wax (or clear coat) really makes it shine, although if the surface is not really smooth the wax leaves behind residue. So if there's any pitting you may want to avoid wax. It does take off a thin amount of paint, so be aware of that. Here are some examples... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) Last edited by 68bowtie; 01-01-2020 at 04:30 PM.

01-01-2020, 04:26 PM	#16
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,367	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! ... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

01-01-2020, 08:57 PM	#18
carbon69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: billings Posts: 38	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! 68bowtie, that last picture of the skyline blue/dark primered truck... Can you elaborate how you prepped before shooting the clear? Looks great btw

01-01-2020, 09:28 PM	#20
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! 0000 steel wool, presta micro cutting cream on a wool pad and wax Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

01-06-2020, 08:50 AM	#21
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,869	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! I used it on a '69 that had mostly original paint. Rust stains gone. It made a huge difference inside the bed, then I coated it with Penetrol to bring out more color, darken the rust, and give it a slight sheen. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc



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01-06-2020, 11:41 AM	#22
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,262	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! Olive Green Attached Images __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

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demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! How about the trim? Does it mess up the trim when the CLR gets on it? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-06-2020, 12:32 PM	#24
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,262	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! It certainly will if not removed ! Exspecialy under the hood ..use lots of water to remove it .. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

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Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,730	Re: Who has used CLR on OG patina? Lets see the before and after pictures! this was an uneducated guess with simple green and mild scotch pad.. still 'bout useful as lipstick on a pig but I'm sure made the old girl feel good __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

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