The old spray cans (donated by Dick Groenheide) still worked, but the pressure had dropped a lot. They were drained and reconstituted with fresh lacquer thinner, strained and dropped into these spray bottles.

After deciding that the customized areas were ready for paint, a thin coat of AMT lacquer was applied, dried, and then the model was mounted on a coat hangar. The AMT metallic green was then applied, first to the recessed areas, and then along the bottom, along the sides, and then on horizontal surfaces.

Four thin coats of color were applied giving a remarkably even surface. No clear was used. The finish was rubbed out with Meguiar's #3 – one of the few concessions to modernity because vintage waxes and polishes weren't available.

The suspension was built in its 'lowered' position, the chassis was painted flat black (Floquil – which was available then), with some detail painting also. The interior and tonneau cover were painted flat white (Floquil again), with vintage green carpet flocking, and dash detail painting.

The exterior chrome trim, headlights and other details were finished, and the model was assembled.

Well, there you have it!  A relatively authentic look to the past of our great hobby! It must have been a really great time to have been building! On to the Styline Valiant!