virginiafiretruck!
For what it might be worth! I had my 46 painted with the 'newest' type of paint, then clear coated.
The painter matched the original colour and it was great. He claims it can sit outside for the next 20 years and not fade etc.
I don't think you'd hurt the 'originality' of the truck as long as you can match the colour.
Just my idea of course.
Cheers, George
