Hi all, I am a new stovebolter. I am in the process of restoring a 1946 chev. fire truck pumper. The body was in perfect condition with only the blistering of a second coat of "barn paint" that someone in the past thought was a sweet way to go.
I dissambled and stripped the entire truck down to bare metal and primed the metal with a hi-bred/high build primer. I have done some minor spot and fill and have sanded to entire truck at least twice. Once before and once after the first prrimer coat. I am planning to give the truck another coat of hight build primer and then after a finish sanding will be ready for paint. My question is what kind of paint would work for me. I am thinking of useing arcilic enamel with the wet coat hardner look. I do plan on painting the truck in stages such as doors,hood, cab, & body and such. I am concerned about being able to rub the finish out and wonder if the arcrilic paint will support rubbing and polishing. I want somthing which will be easy to use. cost is not the only concern. I am this far and just want to get it done right. Thanks.