The old clear coat. What did they use?

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greymouser7

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i am watching this old movie from 1963 in black and white:

The Yesterday Machine (1963)

It’s dubbed over like a vcr from tv to YouTube.

The clear coat on what I believe are Chryslers or Dodges is phenomenal!

Was it lacquer or enamel?

Why is it sooo good?

There is a early 60’s ford Fairlane?
Next door with decent original paint.
It sits in the sun for years, not faded much.
Why does it last?
After 18:20 minutes or so

 
They didn't use clear coat. It was single stage acrylic enamel.
 
Nope. Simonize .... Turtle Wax .... the cheap stuff! You had to apply it once a year.
 
greymouser7 said:
Did it have lead or zinc chromate in it Rusty?
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Naw. Some of the high end stuff mightta used lacquer, but that was only on the most high end models, OR in the aftermarket like on hot rods.
 
GM used Duco lacquer... Ford and Chrysler used enamel. Not sure about all the independents of the day.

The Japs were the first to use clear coats in the 90’s iirc.
 
I had a Black 59 Imperial South Hampton Coupe and other than the top that had worn thin the paint buffed out to a liquid like deep shine! Awesom car!
 
I liked the cheap Rally wax, I remember the commercial jingle.
"Half and hour rally wax" and there was the one where the kid is waxing his car and dad goes by all calls it a heap
 
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