Re: Fred's 1940-120

Posted by Martin's Auto Body Resto On 2011/4/24 16:36:03

Paints years ago had no hardener or activator to add to them such as lacquer, synthetic enemal etc. therefore they never actually cured hard, and would expand or contract (shrink) so putting an activated medium over them could cause problems with lifting if they reacted, or cracking in due time.
Have you ever thought about Chassis Black or Chassis Saver or other coatings designed for such parts. they come in gloss and flat black as well as clear and silver that I know of. This stuff gets so hard and durable it is like porcilen enamel. Caution not to get it on your skin for to long because it will not come off, and make sure you clean the rim of the can and the lid extra clean or you will not get the lid back off without ruining the can.
It can be brushed and flows out like glass or sprayed. Clean up with acetone is best solvent that I've found so far.