Rusting a Rat Rod

[vancouver71]

Hi guys,

I know there is a lots of techniques and products out there and tutorials,etc...

But at the end, which one would give the best finish for a rat rod?

Salt technique,hairspray, wearhering, sophisticated finishes???

I bought the paint Testors Rust,but it won't be enough to make it realistic I guess.

I am kinda lost.

Thank you

[Jantrix]

Try using a little of the rust paint and adding some talcum. I have been using talcum and acrylic craft paints for some time.

[Longbox55]

^{Do you have an airbrush? If so, try spraying the Testors rust a little on the dry side, then a mist coat of flat black to add some depth. I've done that in the past, turns out very nasty, in a good sense.}

[jacoballardtattoo]

I'm new to all of it but I recently did some rust on the undercarriage and found for me using acrylic and a sponge to apply it work very well.

[jacoballardtattoo]

This is the video I got from here that helped me out. Maybe it can help you too.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWmDDhf1nNnxvW9Jh_uNc9PkIUZm167M6

[Ace-Garageguy]

There are so many youtube videos of various techniques, why not just watch some of them, pick a look YOU like and think looks realistic, and follow the video instructions??

[JTalmage]

There are so many youtube videos of various techniques, why not just watch some of them, pick a look YOU like and think looks realistic, and follow the video instructions??

This.

Plus, after you review all of them you can pick and choose some methods and mix them with others, or leave stuff out. I use the rubber cement method but without the salt. Although I plan to do it that way eventually. I also havent even used my dremel yet to make rusty holes... havent dared to try that yet. Soon...