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Hey guys I’ve had my ‘72 for a couple years now. Is there a way to tell if this is original paint? Engine is numbers matching so I’d like to to a body off restoration in the future. In the meantime is there anything I can do to help? I’m guessing not much since it appears the clear coat is gone and a few spots do need some work.
Your paint looks to be original and if so is a single stage lacquer. No clear coat. Obviously it's beyond saving where the paint has lifted. Enjoy the patina and/or save for a new finish.
Your paint looks to be original and if so is a single stage lacquer. No clear coat. Obviously it's beyond saving where the paint has lifted. Enjoy the patina and/or save for a new finish.
Should I be putting anything on the finish or just leave it as is? Any special soap when I wash?
+ Mcguires #7.
skip to about the 30 minute mark and watch the next 5 minutes or so. Leave it on overnight. After you wipe it off follow up with wax at some point.
I bought various microfiber cloths and waterless wash products for my original paint ‘69. I use my bucket of suds and a hose for my modern cars, but these cars are old and not waterproof, with the old weatherstripping etc. Plus I don’t want to create moisture for rust.
I posted this a few months ago, and got a ton of helpful advice from members here, with links, product suggestions, etc. Perhaps it’s because my car is so low to the ground, or because I’m still in Corvette love, but I find the car to be very easy to wash with a spray waterless wash. Removing the Meguiar’s #7 after an overnight soak was a little more physically challenging, but totally worth it.
I don’t ever plan to repaint my car, so I want to protect and preserve what I have.
I bought various microfiber cloths and waterless wash products for my original paint ‘69. I use my bucket of suds and a hose for my modern cars, but these cars are old and not waterproof, with the old weatherstripping etc. Plus I don’t want to create moisture for rust.
I posted this a few months ago, and got a ton of helpful advice from members here, with links, product suggestions, etc. Perhaps it’s because my car is so low to the ground, or because I’m still in Corvette love, but I find the car to be very easy to wash with a spray waterless wash. Removing the Meguiar’s #7 after an overnight soak was a little more physically challenging, but totally worth it.
I don’t ever plan to repaint my car, so I want to protect and preserve what I have.
I came across your thread in my search but yours looks brand new compared to mine. After watching the video-I don’t wanna take any paint off considering I don’t have much left in many places.
Last edited by Armybyrd21; May 14, 2023 at 05:31 PM.
I remember you buying your '72. At first glance I thought it was a single stage acrylic enamel repaint, doesn't look like original lacquer. But others think it is the original lacquer, just faded and pitted. You could always use lacquer thinner to verify. The paint below the wiper grill looks suspect since that area is usually all black.
Enjoy your '72!
I remember you buying your '72. At first glance I thought it was a single stage acrylic enamel repaint, doesn't look like original lacquer. But others think it is the original lacquer, just faded and pitted. You could always use lacquer thinner to verify. The paint below the wiper grill looks suspect since that area is usually all black.
Enjoy your '72!
Original paint care?
