edge Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I seem to be seeing cars with rusty bonnets. First see a couple at trax on "show cars" and now driving all over the place. Really confused about this one as i thought most would want their pride and joy looking as good as they can. I can now say i offer this latest performance modification service at an amazing £199 plus 12 kilo's of haribo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 It's that 'rat' thing again. Basically making your car look absolutely ridiculous on purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am just trying to work out what? I know being different can be good, but err why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 it's called "patina" apparently... personally i think that's a fancy way of spelling "poop".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Such a ridiculous thing to do. Matte black bonnets is one thing but rust is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentAgro Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Patina only looks good on older cars. and only when its done well. some of them aren't actually rusty, its all paint. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 it's called "patina" apparently... personally i think that's a fancy way of spelling "poop".... Ah, looks like it is an art form, though doing it on modern cars doesn't really pull it off. I have seen it before on VW Camper vans & the like but never knew it was done on new cars. http://image.hotrod.com/f/9003317/hrdp_0704_rat_02_z+1937_ford_rat_rod+patina+rear_view.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 personally i think that's a fancy way of spelling "poop".... HA! Yep ive noticed it around northampton to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Worst trend ever to hit the modifying scene! I hate this look so much! Each to their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Worst trend ever to hit the modifying scene! I hate this look so much! Each to their own! And if its not replicated rust, its an mot fail! imagine someone getting hit by a car and being struck by the bonnet (god forbid) causing rusty cuts etc, especially someone whos diabetic...could cost lives, being hit and being cut by rusted metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I quite like it on the hot rod, but not on a modern car. I love the look on watches too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 And if its not replicated rust, its an mot fail! imagine someone getting hit by a car and being struck by the bonnet (god forbid) causing rusty cuts etc, especially someone whos diabetic...could cost lives, being hit and being cut by rusted metal. Would you rather they coat their cars in Hammerite (straight to rust)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 It looks okay on older cars, but is as bad as carbon on newer cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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