Poppy's Patina

Guides & Resources

Practical guides, application help, troubleshooting, product education and real Poppy's Patina builds, all in one place.

Real Poppy's Patina application work: wiping on clear coat, spraying clear coat, prepping a red patina van and spraying truck bed liner

Clear coat & patina

Pick the right method, fix the finish

Clear coat

Wipe-On vs Spray-On Clear Coat

Compare Poppy's wipe-on and spray-on clear coats: equipment, finish options and which one fits your project.

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Turquoise patina 1957 Chevrolet pickup with a sealed, clear-coated finish at golden hour

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Fix common application and finish problems, and learn what caused them so the next coat goes on right.

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Application help

Instructions and quick answers

Gloved hand prepping a red patina van with a soapy scuff pad

Instructions

Application Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for every Poppy's product, from Wipe-On Clear Coat to Chassis Armor and bed liner.

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The Poppy's Patina team at the Poppy's booth at a car show

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Fast answers to common product, compatibility and application questions.

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Chassis & bed liner

Bed liner and chassis coatings

Bed liner

DIY Spray-In Bed Liner Guide

Prep, spray technique, texture, coverage, cure timing and Black vs Tintable for Poppy's 2K urethane bed liner.

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Builds & projects

Real Poppy's builds

Poppy's Patina Pit Boss 1976 AMC Pacer at a car event

Poppy's build

Pit Boss: Turbo LS AMC Pacer

Meet Poppy's Patina's turbo LS AMC Pacer burnout car: how it was built, where it has run and what the team learned along the way.

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Still have a question?

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