In a message dated 1/20/2004 6:00:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, Raoul.L.Delmare@worldnet.att.net writes: Spraying on a layer of "clear coat" would stabilize the original finish, prevent any further loss of paint or Transfers , and protect the steel from any rust .
Facing a similar "repaint or preserve" dilemma on a '76 Paramount P-14 a few years back, I consulted a frame painter about clear coating the "patinaed" original finish. He suggested otherwise believing that this would exacerbate rust and corrosion under the seal. Perhaps the professional restorers on-list could confirm or debunk this claim.
Regards,
Carlo Carr
New Orleans