I’ve had my ‘73 GTV for 34 years, at first I used it as my daily driver but after a few years I started what turned out to be a very lengthy restoration. I did major panel work (new nose, inner and outer left front guard/fender etc). I did the whole rotisserie thing, painted it inside and underneath myself, rebuilt the engine blah blah blah.
But then it sat for years while I got busy with other projects and businesses. Now I’ve sent it to a recommended panel shop to get painted and visiting them this week they want to paint it in a modern base / clear coat rather than the solid two-pack of the day, and which I used for all the work done to date.
I’m sure modern paints are better in many ways but I’m uncertain about it in this case. The car is intended as a good weekend toy, well restored and presented but not a garage queen or concours prepared. I’d like it to feel and look like a car of its period.
So I’m interested in other people’s thoughts and experiences with the type of paint to use.
But then it sat for years while I got busy with other projects and businesses. Now I’ve sent it to a recommended panel shop to get painted and visiting them this week they want to paint it in a modern base / clear coat rather than the solid two-pack of the day, and which I used for all the work done to date.
I’m sure modern paints are better in many ways but I’m uncertain about it in this case. The car is intended as a good weekend toy, well restored and presented but not a garage queen or concours prepared. I’d like it to feel and look like a car of its period.
So I’m interested in other people’s thoughts and experiences with the type of paint to use.