Thanks Randy for getting us started! 49 years is a long time my friend! Here's to many more ahead!
My offering for this fine Weathering Wednesday is this 1953 Chevrolet garbage truck which I bought new in 2010 from a former OGR advertiser who's located in Weedville, Pa. I would not have known about this retailer if I had not read OGR magazine. The exact name now escapes me, however, I think ( ? ) it's the Valley Farm Market which is a convenience store that also sells trains. The only store I've ever experienced where you can pick up a loaf of bread and an MTH boxcar right next to each other on the same shelf while your car's gas tank is being filled... lol !
Since I model the Transition Era of railroading, it is essential that my street vehicles are reflective of that period ( 1946 - 1959/60 ). When the Patsburg Town Council passed a measure to create a Dept. of Sanitation a garbage truck was needed. Indeed, the Mayor himself went searching for the "perfect" rig and this is the one he chose.
I don't have any before and after shots. Here is one side of the truck coming out of Patsburg on its way to the dump with a full load. I first sprayed the vehicle with Testo Dullcote to take down the sheen. Once the Dullcote dried I used spray paints ( grimmey black and earth tone ) applied by holding the can about 1.5 - 2.0 ft away and giving a few very short bursts. Holding the can this distance and applying a few short bursts allowed for a thin mist rather than a thick coating. With the paint still wet I wiped the wet paint with a paper towel to give a smudge/well used effect. I should point out that I sprayed only one color at a time. After the wiped paint dried, I then applied the second color and repeated the wiping process. Actually while taking photos of this truck last night I noticed the front grill could use some schmutzing up, which I will do soon. I hope these photos will be inspirational! I can't wait to see what you all post today ... I learn so much here on this thread!
The rear of the truck. That's Winkie Wheeler riding the rear step. That man can throw a garbage can quite a distance. 
View from above. 
I used Testor Dullcote on the cab. 
Sideview as the truck heads into Patsburg. 
