Dilema, finish on the 103 when is "good enough" enough?
Hey all, I have discovered the reason for my refinishing problems on my 103. I was suspiscious that the finish on it was not acting like shellac over Japan Black and Glenn has confirmed that some of the Prussian ( an I assume other euro) machines were indeed finished in laquer. I will test mine tonight.
My machine head has some chipping/missing paint, and the decals are not great but they are all there and readable. I have three options, one: leave well enough alone and let it exude its "rustic charm" Two: I can try to blend in some of the chips and with some hand applied laquer ( never worked well for me on cars, laquer has always been best sprayed) or Three: I can strip it respray the laquer ( multiple coats of hand rubbed black laquer is a thing of beauty) and attempt to repaint the decals by hand ( or teach myself the art of gold leaf ).
I will try to post some pictures of the problem area's and give you a better idea of what I am working with...
but, what do you all think you would do ?
I suppose there is always option X: strip it and powder coat it sublime green ( 60 chrysler hotrod color ) and make it truly worthless to all but me ;-)
Dan in Alaska