Project Eugene: 1949 5 window

[HULK64]

Thanks a lot guys- it has been a fun process to work through.
I started with a pretty well patina'd hood and fenders, and really tried to follow the cues that they gave me in where they were already worn. The rear fenders were an effort to just do the same. I've been starting at patina and fauxtina pics for over a year now so I had a pretty good idea of where I was headed.
Never heard of the corn starch idea. I put on a layer of black auto paint with a roller, mixed up a red and brushed it on, and then sprayed on the blue/green. (It's rustoleum dark turquoise) Then it was wet sand with 400 til I like it and then a matte clear. I will probably end up scotch brite padding the clear to knock down more of the shine.

The welder is a Hobart 190. I beat the hell outta that little bugger and it just keeps running. Someday I will buy a big kid welder but for now this thing takes everything I throw at it.