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Old 03-10-2022, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by scott70 View Post
I appreciate the shiny paint. I get the patina thing here and there ...Clear coat over rust and dents is a little weird to me.
I also appreciate the beauty of a nicely bodyworked and painted car.

I’ve also learned to lower my expectations and enjoy an unrestored car, especially one that probably needs 20k worth of metal work before even thinking about putting paint on it like my old bus.

I dislike clear coated patina personally.
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