Classic Car Paint Guide: Spot Problems Before You Buy

Learn how to look at paint on cars before you buy! In this video, I walk you through real examples on a 1965 Mercury Comet, 1967 Mustang Fastback, and 1966 Chevy Impala wagon. You’ll see what makes an average paint job, a show quality paint job, and an original factory paint car — plus key tips on detecting flaws like waves, cracks, bondo, bubbling, and bad clear coat. Whether you’re buying, restoring, or just love classic cars, this guide will help you inspect paint like a pro on both new and old cars alike.

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00:00 Intro
01:07 What To Look For
04:08 Newer Cars Technique
04:46 Average Paint Job
08:33 Cracked Paint
08:45 Paint Drip / Run
09:08 Outdoor Light vs Indoor Light Comparison
09:56 Clearcoat Issues
10:27 Paint Bubbles
11:07 Show Car Paint Job
14:11 Show Car vs Average Paint Job Comparison
14:28 Original Paint Job
18:00 Dent
18:57 Paint Meter
19:16 Comments, Questions, Concerns
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