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Originally Posted by *13*
I painted mine with a patina look. I wanted it to look raced & dirty.
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Great thread! Unlike all the guys who make those beautiful, pristine perfect replicas, I want my car to look like it's 47 years old when I'm done. I guess that might sound peculiar, but I will enjoy participating in the illusion. I have a nice pair of old looking seats from a 20yr old Unique. I've got a nasty old puke tank and bracket from a 66 vette with dirt still on it. I plan to condition my FIA wheels per Jeff Gagnon's technique, etc.
How did you accomplish this paint job, Hyde? Did you use single-stage paint? Two-stage with flattener? Does it look like, or is it, the old laquer finish? Does it have crazing, chalking, or pitting? I looked at your photos, and it looks pretty shiny to me...