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Originally Posted by pgerhardt
One could argue that points should be deducted for an overly perfect paint job since it doesn't present a model A as it was when new. I would judge the finish on the award winning roadster below (especially the fenders as too perfect for a fine point car. But that is another whole topic for another day!  |
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Let me start by saying that when you judge a vehicle in fine-point competition, you really are only supposed to evaluate what is printed in the J/S book, and any adopted literature pertaining to that topic against what is on the vehicle.
With regard to "overly perfect" paint work, it first must be determined what you feel is over-perfect. Over-restoration is an area that points can be, -and ARE lost on. A great example is if the car obviously has BC/CC paint. Another item where deductions are made for over-restoration is the areas that were originally unbuffed.. This would be areas such as firewalls, underside of the hood, certain areas of the door jambs, underneath the body, etc. There was a trend to add flattener to the paint in those areas however some missed the mark there simply because they used a paint that flowed out too much and did not mimic the look of unrubbed lacquer.
With regard to the fenders on the car pictured above. I looked this car over at Bill Sturms (when it was still unfinished) with the intent to possibly purchase it. It is my opinion the fenders on this car are not over-restored. Therefore I am not sure what area(s) you feel are overdone on them, but let me point out a couple of things. Fenders originally were dipped in Alcyd Enamel, then scuffed and redipped in another coat of enamel paint before they were sent to a drying oven. The paint was first going over sheetmetal that did not have any filler or excessive primer build-up. Next, because the paint was applied thru a dipping process, the finish was smooth and without any orange peel or texture. The only faults that were seen on some fenders was evidences of runs in a key location or two. In today's restorations, restorers tend to 'over-restore' by using too much filler (Bondo) and primer thus making the fender thicker. Also, many hobbyist tend to overlook making both sides of the fender's paint texture-free (i .e.: no orange peel) when they restore. Could this be what you are seeing on that Roadster?