Packard Forum Index » Project Blogs

Yes, the front fenders, hood, and fender skirts were dipped in black enamel. That exterior paint had plenty of pigment in it so covering was no problem. I don't know about the big three, but Stude and Nash did the same and I could show you some drainage runs on some NOS fenders.

If you check out photos of highly weathered original cars you will often see that the front end sheet metal has weathered differently than the rest of the car.