Twenty years ago almost every restoration ended in a full respray. Today original paint, even tired original paint, can add value.
When we keep it
If the metal underneath is sound and the paint is original, we correct and protect it.
When we don’t
If there is rust underneath, keeping the paint only hides the problem. The metal comes first.
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