About the Author Acknowledgments Chapter 1: What Is Patina? Forms of Patina History of Fauxtina Fauxtina in the Film Industry Patina-Friendly Tools, Supplies, and Paints Setting Up the Paint Shop Pneumatic Tools Safety Craft Paints and Supplies Chapter 2: Finding Your Light! History and Chemistry How Paint Ages Using the Sun Creating Character Chapter 3: Practice Makes Perfect Aged Effects Undercoats and Primer Colors Test Panels Practicing Patina Three Ways29 Layers with Texture Chapter 4: Planning Your Paint Job Set Goals Find Inspiration Create a Photo Reference Library Develop a Painting Strategy Chapter 5: Creating Colors Understanding Color The Color Wheel Color Tinting Chapter 6: Creating Patina on Metal, Plastic, and Glass Basic Chemistry Metallic Paint Systems Sealing and Locking Down Patina Making New Plastic Look Old Distressing Glass Creating Aged Glass Chapter 7: Using the Airbrush Types of Airbrushes Tools for Airbrushing Airbrush Techniques Chapter 8: Vintage Sign Painting and Using Stencils Getting Ready Create the Test Design 1971 C10 Project Summary Chapter 9: A Complete Patina Paint Job Paint Strategies Tools and Equipment Surface Preparation Spray Techniques Protecting Patina Chapter 10: Recovering from Mistakes Correcting Making Errors Removing Overspray Correcting Oversanding Correcting Runs Coverups Appendix Source Guide.