I'm gonna paint my '51 1/2 ton with white on top of the cab and dark green for the rest of it. I know that isn't a factory paint scheme until '54, but all green would be too much for me.
What I'd like is a paint that looks like its been on there a while and not too shiny so that it doesn't draw too much attention when its in a parking lot. It'll draw enough attention just being old, but if its shiny I feel like theres a better chance of it getting stolen. If it doesn't look like its recently received tens of thousands of dollars of work and parts, it might be less likely to be targeted.
I'd sort of like the truck to have that worn, distressed, and used look but be protected from the elements, like water and UV, with a decent paint.
I was thinking of using single stage acrylic urethane, but am open to other types.
Any suggestions? A flattening agent?
