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30ccpickup · 08-15-2012, 11:36 AM

I like ugly. If my wife was to describe my Model A coupe she would say “It was ridden hard and put away wet”. I bought it with the intent of “drive it now and restore it later “, but the patina has grown on me. It appears to be painted in the late sixties/early seventies. The paint on the fenders is crackling, leaving some places down to bear metal. Has anyone out there found a way to preserve this look from further deterioration? Can I spray it with a clear satin or should I just keep it oiled and waxed? Note it is a daily driver and will see all seasonal elements at one time or another for at least the next five years.

08-15-2012, 11:36 AM	#1
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 932	I like ugly I like ugly. If my wife was to describe my Model A coupe she would say “It was ridden hard and put away wet”. I bought it with the intent of “drive it now and restore it later “, but the patina has grown on me. It appears to be painted in the late sixties/early seventies. The paint on the fenders is crackling, leaving some places down to bear metal. Has anyone out there found a way to preserve this look from further deterioration? Can I spray it with a clear satin or should I just keep it oiled and waxed? Note it is a daily driver and will see all seasonal elements at one time or another for at least the next five years. __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles.