by integ194 » Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:34 am
Completed a test on the sample metal bracket using in separate sections primer and no primer. With primer the green (over the counter green automotive spray can) was a shade light and without primer too dark. I will play around with a slightly darker primer to achieve a closer match. I was happy that using the VHT wrinkle base coat the finish following primer and finish coat looks fine in terms of the original. I note that many vest pocket restos are finished in quite bright colours or the later twin colours. I prefer this original, fairly dour finish, because I believe it gives a 'camouflage' effect which is in keeping with the history of the machine.