Decades old acrylic lacquer paint

[MoparCowboy]

I have a 1970 440-6 Cuda that was painted in the late 80's and never put back on the road. It is a very poor paint job, but no peeling or flaking. Lots of spidering and flaws. I never even put any trim on it because the plan was always to have it repainted. Fast forward thirty plus years and there ya go. I have zero intentions of having it painted now. Considering the expense of paint I would never drive it. It was last on the road in 1976 or 77 (Still has the Bicentennial inspection sticker on windshield). Always garaged. Factory V-code, shaker with all original body panels. No rust ever.

I recently pulled it out and had the exterior professionally detailed. Paint correction buffing, then polish. It's still bad, but at least it shines. It appears to be acrylic lacquer with a clear coat. Here's the deal, the painter didn't even bother to clear under deck lid, door jambs, etc. Like stated earlier, this is no show car, it's a driver, plain and simple. Is there a product that I can spray myself to put a little shine on the uncleared areas? I have an old touch up gun. What about store bought rattle can clear? Or just go to paint store and get some clear? I assume some sort of urethane? Thoughts...

 

[cuda joe]

you could clear coat it even with rattle can clear but why ? when they are 100 percent restored everybody doesn;t drive them to afraid of getting a chip in the paint .. drive it like it is and enjoy

 

[MoparCowboy]

Yep, that is pretty much the plan. I've been cleaning stainless trim for days, and every piece that goes on makes me not care about the paint a little bit more . I actually spayed some rattle can clear under one of the sill plates yesterday and it looks better than I could have expected. Just making sure the paint doesn't lift or such and thus far, all good. It's a 25 footer, but, none-the-less, it is a looker.

 

[cuda joe]

rattle can stuff shouldn't lift lacquer just do light coats it will lift enamel i bought my cuda 40 years ago and when i get behind the wheel i fell like i'm 25 again spring is coming can;t wait

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I would suggest using a regular gun for the spray. It will give a more consistent look for the areas.
Not sure what to spray it with specifically as I'm no paint guy.
Not being a paint guy, I've rattle canned lots of stuff over the years and I don't think that's the best way to go in this situation.

You know we are all dying to see pictures of your awesome car!!

 

[cuda joe]

yea pics would be great