1940 Fords paint

[KeeKeeBoy46]

Greetings, Am I correct in assuming that the 1940 Fords were painted with an enamel ? Also, has anyone had experience with the clay bar mitts ? seems like all clay has some percentage of silica which doesn't sound all that great for a classic car finish. Maybe the synthetic clay mitts are ok ? My 1940 Ford Sedan has an excellent paint job that is original and I would like to keep it that way Thanks guys, looking forward to your opinions and advice.

 

[Fritz]

I’ve had some success with old single stage paint by rubbing in Meguiars #7. It doesn’t take any paint off, and restores oils back into the oxidized paint. This guy doesn’t recommend clay bar, just Meguiars 7.

https://youtu.be/nS4jfCWsqT0?si=9j2G5snNnYMGQXhF

 

[19Fordy]

According to info. below Ford used enamel paint starting in 1940.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=were+...DSAQkxNjE0N2owajSoAgCwAgA&FORM=ANAB01&PC=HCTS
and
https://itstillruns.com/paint-codes-1940-ford-cars-8792398.html

 

[KeeKeeBoy46]

Thanks a heap Fordy. Wonderful information regarding the details of paint on the 40's cars. Just what I was looking for ! Should have sought out a shop teacher in the first place !! Ha !

 

[19Fordy]

You are welcome. That's funny.