This car has more patina than I know what to do with:

1 - Hair in paint, RH rear quarter panel

2 - Swiped area in decklid

3 - Lacquer checking in hood

4 - Handprint in hood

5 - spot on RH front fender where the paint won't stick

K

My turn,
 

My 1966 Cameo Ivory patina.

The first time a saw this car was in 1980 sitting on a used car lot in San Jose, Ca. and the factory paint was still beautiful.
It wasn’t a good time for me financially so I passed.

Next time I found it on July 24, 1991 it was sitting outside uncovered for several years which took its toll on the paint.
This time the purchase was made.

When I used to take it to classic car events occasionally someone would walk up and say you should paint this car.
I was polite but short with them as they obviously don’t understand a Survivor car.
As years go by I appreciate the patina this car offers every time I uncover it.
Someday when I’m gone the next owner can have it sprayed if they wish.

Try using Wesleys Bleach White whitewall cleaner. I did that to the badly stained original white paint on my recently purchased '72 T/A and it worked great.

The hood of my '66 Corvette was badly stained. Dirt was etched into the paint. I used carb cleaner on that one.... just gotta be careful..

Spray on wire wheel cleaner works pretty good for taking rust off paint too.

I learned from a Camaro friend, the greatest way to make white paint white again was with the careful use of oven cleaner. Of course, you can't leave it on for minutes as the directions would state. However, I tried it on some white on one of my cars and the results were unbelievable! The Brillance of the white in that one spot of use was crazy. Only left it on for a few seconds. Then wiped it off with a damp cloth. I am sure every brand is different in its power and results. I am staying with the recommended brand. I can't wait to do some more someday. Was it scary using it on a car valued at between 130 and 150K ? Yes, of course. But those results were remarkable.
Disclaimer: don't ever use oven cleaner of any kind on a cars paint. Danny

Patina is earned, not added.

Oven cleaner is an acidic substance that removes baked-on grease and grime from ovens. The active ingredient in most oven cleaners is sodium hydroxide, with a pH of 13. This means it is highly alkaline and can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin.

More patina.... last one... I promise.. :D Attachment 250892

yes, its great for engine compartment cleaning prior to repainting. Takes the grease and grime off right down to the metal (just be sure to cover and tape off the cars paint to protect it)