M35A3 CARC Paint "Detailing" / Protective coating?

[1SLEDHEAD]

This is my first thread
I'm a huge fan of SS and appreciate the support of its members!
I have a 1999 M35A3 and have spent considerable time prepping it for road use- new fluids, brakes, repack bearings, etc., and I hope to improve the look of the paint. The finish isn't rusty or chipping, but appears dried out/dull. Obviously, a traditional clear coat wax isn't an option, but that's the type of improvement I'm looking to make.
I've done a few searches but can't seem to land on any answers. I'm hoping to for a clean, "wet"/detailed look as the colors appear darker when it's wet. Any "secret sauce" people use to "detail"/ protect the CARC paint? The paint is too nice to strip and start over, so hoping there's an easy spray on type option to get her looking sharp! Thanks for the help!

 

[Mullaney]

This is my first thread
I'm a huge fan of SS and appreciate the support of its members!
I have a 1999 M35A3 and have spent considerable time prepping it for road use- new fluids, brakes, repack bearings, etc., and I hope to improve the look of the paint. The finish isn't rusty or chipping, but appears dried out/dull. Obviously, a traditional clear coat wax isn't an option, but that's the type of improvement I'm looking to make.
I've done a few searches but can't seem to land on any answers. I'm hoping to for a clean, "wet"/detailed look as the colors appear darker when it's wet. Any "secret sauce" people use to "detail"/ protect the CARC paint? The paint is too nice to strip and start over, so hoping there's an easy spray on type option to get her looking sharp! Thanks for the help!

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WD-40 but that will attract dust/dirt over time.
Meaning that you will need to repeat the process somewhat regularly.

 

[cattlerepairman]

Fans of classic car "patina" use linseed oil applied with a rag. Maybe give it a try and see?

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[Mullaney]

Fans of classic car "patina" use linseed oil applied with a rag. Maybe give it a try and see?

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Might even pick a door. Coat it and see how it looks after a week. Maybe even use @cattlerepairman 's idea of linseed oil on a door and WD-40 on another. Guessing that lacquer thinner would remove either coating if you didn't like how it worked...

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[1SLEDHEAD]

The WD40 crossed my mind. I never thought of Linseed oil! I've heard maybe spraying it with Automatic Transmission Fluid/Acetone mix, but that sounds risky... I like the "Door Test" idea.