WWII paint

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pmcree
Technician 5th Grade
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WWII paint

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I was always told that early paint on vehicles (20's-30's) were asphalt based. That is why with age the paint darkened to almost a black.

The original paint on my truck looked like it lightened with age. Was the WWII lead based or asphalt?

Paul
Paul

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