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Old 10-16-2019, 04:49 PM   #7074
georgieb51
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Re: Post Your Craigslist Finds

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Originally Posted by jocko View Post
No, satin is a bit of a modern repaint fad. I think it looks ok as a clear coat over mild patina - just my personal opinion on it though, some do look nice. I give it three more years on Barrett Jackson and then everyone will be back to shiny.
Thanks for the explanation. I remember a friend having a 68 K10 that looked very similar to this blue in color and patina, but now I am sure it was just old paint that had faded in the Virginia sun and weather.
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