[JC76]

I am asking for some advice on type of paint and process to paint hood only on my 76 C10.

I painted this truck over 35 years ago when I was painting cars for a living. So I know how to paint but have not kept up on the products.

I painted this truck with lacquer but no clear coat. So most of the paint has survived very well and if you don't look too close it looks excellent. The hood however not so good. Cracks all over with rust stains.

So I stripped the hood to bare metal and plan to paint it solid white—same as the stock color used on the rest of the truck. (code 12 frost white).

I could paint it with lacquer pretending I'm back in the 70's but am not afraid to use newer products—just don't know what would be best. I just want the paint to match as well as possible to the rest of the truck.

I'm also on a budget as I actually plan to sell it soon after I get it looking better. Any help would be appreciated.