Identify Paint Finish

[Peted7202]

I have a 1958 Morris Minor and I have completely stripped and repaired the floors/frame. The bodywork paint (Maroon) has scuffs and a few scratches that are through the paint. I'm undecided whether to repair those areas or to do a full respray. My problem is that I do not know what the paint finish is. I know they were originally painted in cellulose. I pretty sure it's been repainted sometime since then. How do I identify what the paint finish is?

[svenedin]

I believe you can scuff an area of paint with 400 grit paper and then test with a rag soaked in cellulose thinners. If the paint dissolves or softens it is cellulose paint.

Stephen

[firedrake1942]

If 1958 is the correct date and it is a UK produced vehicle, it is unlikely that it would originally have been Maroon (A or B). Maroon as not used on the Minor until October 1967.

[Peted7202]

Thanks

[philipkearney]

If in any doubt as to what paint you have, you would be better to spray the panel first with a barcoat or other isolator. This seals the old paint and you can then overcoat with primer, topcoat etc with no risk of reactions from the old paint.

https://u-pol.com/product/coatings/spec ... -isolator/