02-07-2009, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by KevinM
Let me start this by saying that I like any replica to recreate the feel of the time period it is from. I am looking for the illusion of a 1960's car without the rust, and other problems that come with the real thing. (And, in the case of a Cobra, the price.)
Because of this, I prefer a 1960's look to the paint. The modern clearcoat paints look "wrong" on a 60's car. They completely destroy the illusion for me. Even the best finished 1960's cars never had the deep "wet look" of modern paints. However, EPA rules mean that most old paint formulations aren't legal anymore.
So, my question is: What is the best paint available these days to replicate a high quality 1960's paint finish? What do the guys restoring 1960's Ferarris, etc. use?
Kevin
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Modern day single stage catalyzed enamel and catalyzed polyurethane can mimic the 60's look and feel. The trick is to find someone who can lay it down without any dirt nibs as both of these are not as conducive to wet sanding like base/clear paint jobs.
Bill S.
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