I just got a Crown Graphic 45 ('51-'52 vintage -- just like me!). The camera appeared to have been in storage for quite a while, and had been in Puerto Rico from documents included, so it has some corrosion. I'll work on that. It also came with 16 film holders. It looks like all need some attention. I ordered Filmoplast-T for repairing the hinges, and will glue a couple that have cracks/breaks in the wood. I'd like to strip or partially strip the finish and re-paint, but I don't know what type of paint to use for the re-finish. I will, of course, use black, but should it be traditional lacquer, or enamel? Or would a more modern water borne finish like WB Lacquer, or WB Polyurethane be OK, or preferred. Personally, I'm leaning toward the black spray can lacquer from the Walmart or another big-box store, but thought I'd ask here for any opinions before I began. Thanks.
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