Type of paint to use?

[toyotaj0768]

I am rather torn as to what type of paint to use. Looking for any feedback on what type of paint members have used on their restoration projects. Thought of base coat/clear coat (for longevity and ease of waxing) but heard prepping can be rather extensive if lead was used, which could cause bleeding through and blistering if not all removed. Maybe that case despite what paint is used? Thanks.

[jseevers]

I dont know about painting over lead based paint on cars but I would strip it to bare metal and go with base/ clear. It wont take more than a day to strip a corona down, there isnt a whole lot of car there. Take a 9" buffer with a 36 or 80 grit sanding disk on it and start stripping. After it is stripped do all your bodywork, prime it, and paint it. Just remember a paint job is only as good as whats under it. So take your time with the body work and prep and do it right. I have been painting cars for about 7 years now, mostly collision work but when we do a complete we always strip em bare first.

[toyotaj0768]

I will definately take it to bare metal and cut out all of the rust through. My concern was that it seems several auto manufacturers then had used lead to seal joints on the bodywork. I wondered if Toyota had done that process in the era of my Corona.

[jseevers]

I am not sure if they are sealed with lead or not. If it is you can remove the lead, either by grinding or with a torch (it melts pretty easy.) Then reseal with an epoxy seam sealer. Make sure you have a good respirator with some hepa filters. Lead fumes are no good for you.