My new project. And introduction.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Stick with the patina...Wipe it down every now and then with GIBBS oil...
This is what I did on my original '34...

Gibbs Brand Lubricant, Penetrant, & Conditioner

Sounds like a plan. In the Navy when all the vehicles were battleship grey, we simply used diesel fuel on a rag. A quick shine without elbow grease, protects the paint and metal. Next day it's dull again, but a quick wipedown and the brass is in his happy place.
Dunno how basecoat/clearcoat would take to diesel fuel, but it smells all military and macho!