the currently available finishes that, with a little creativity, can be made to look every bit

       as much like the OEM as the lacquer repaints. A side benefit of the currently used system

       is that of longevity. They are much more chemical resistant, chip resistant and more long

       lasting than even the OEM finish. By the same token today's lacquer finishes (where

       available) are only a shadow of their former selves. They have almost no chemical

       resistance, chip easily and fade quickly if exposed to the elements to any degree at all.



       The question becomes, if I am going to spend five to twenty thousand dollars on paint

       and body restoration or spend countless hundreds of hours myself doing it, do I want a

       finish that dare not see the light of day or one that may survive years and years of daily

       use with reasonable care? The answer seems obvious but may not be that simple. Each

       restorer must weigh all of the options and determine exactly what he wants, for in the

       end, it doesn't matter what others may think; the owner must ultimately be happy

       himself.




       OK, now you say, this sounds great but how do I get there from here? It's not as

       complicated as it sounds.

       Please bear in mind that the following recommendations are based on my experience as a

       body and paint man for well over thirty years and a user of DuPont paint finishes for all

       of that time. Most of those years have included a great deal of work on corvettes in the

       ever-evolving paint industry. There are many other manufacturers with products that will

       do the same job. There are also a lot of other painters who may agree or disagree with my

       process. The important thing is to find something that works for you. Talk to paint