Anti-theft parts bin sh*tter.

[doctor-bond]

Steps
The texture will help to remove lots of high spots while leaving traces of paint in patches, the effect will also look a lot like oxidation bubbling away beneath the remaining paint.

I've studied hundreds of pics of rusty bikes over the past week or so, so I'll be aiming to ensure the worst rust appears in the most common places. I'm guessing bike thieves see a lot of rusty bikes, so I want nothing that doesn't ring true..

Loving your dedication and attention to detail on this. Am taking notes. BOTY material

 

[Tsundere]

If you execute this well it may actually become desirable in a weird way!

That would be a big fail!

I hope it looks good to those who know what it is, but in the eyes of the uninitiated I hope it looks like a heap of junk.

Loving your dedication and attention to detail on this. Am taking notes. BOTY material

It's turning out to be a really fun project, and if it works out it'll be a satisfying endeavor.

As for BOTY, I look forward to a BOTM category called 'parts bin sh*tters'.