Hi All,
Back in the day (1950-60s) nail polish had a completely different use with my crowd. No, I don't mean on the nails to go with the shaved legs, but for rust protection. Way back then many bolts and cables would rust when exposed to rain. So my gang here in New York discovered nail polish (lacquer) to coat those parts. Of course it had to be red; there wasn't anything else.
Michael Allison
New York, NY