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Hey guys:
Some time back I posted about an M37 ('52) WWin I found in a warehouse in Eastern Arkansas. The paint is about 90% original and in good condition. There are some rust pits here and there along with some chips that I've feathered and shot with self-etching primer. But, I've run into trouble with the finish coat.
I only want to bring the vehicle to what we call 10/20 standards, in that the vehicle is combat serviceable. This means I wanted to keep all the paint original and touch up like we used to do in the motor pool. I felt this would be successful so I ordered a couple of cans of WWII Olive Drap, semi-gloss and the shade the manufacturer recommended for this vehicle. Trouble is, this vehicle isn't any of the shades he sent. I fear the vehicle was brought to spec in the '70s just before it retired because the paint is flat and not as brown. Also, when I buffed the door to find the stars and bridge identification placarding, the color doesn't match the recommended color as well.
I read several threads and they didn't address the problem. Some of you probably know what I'm dealing with. Thanks in advance for your advice. Please remember it is important to me to keep this vehicle as original as I can, not sandblasted and painted to showroom spec. Like me, it is an old soldier and I want to play with it as an old soldier. If I ever show it, it would be nice to show it as combat serviceable.
Steve
Some time back I posted about an M37 ('52) WWin I found in a warehouse in Eastern Arkansas. The paint is about 90% original and in good condition. There are some rust pits here and there along with some chips that I've feathered and shot with self-etching primer. But, I've run into trouble with the finish coat.
I only want to bring the vehicle to what we call 10/20 standards, in that the vehicle is combat serviceable. This means I wanted to keep all the paint original and touch up like we used to do in the motor pool. I felt this would be successful so I ordered a couple of cans of WWII Olive Drap, semi-gloss and the shade the manufacturer recommended for this vehicle. Trouble is, this vehicle isn't any of the shades he sent. I fear the vehicle was brought to spec in the '70s just before it retired because the paint is flat and not as brown. Also, when I buffed the door to find the stars and bridge identification placarding, the color doesn't match the recommended color as well.
I read several threads and they didn't address the problem. Some of you probably know what I'm dealing with. Thanks in advance for your advice. Please remember it is important to me to keep this vehicle as original as I can, not sandblasted and painted to showroom spec. Like me, it is an old soldier and I want to play with it as an old soldier. If I ever show it, it would be nice to show it as combat serviceable.
Steve
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