[Healeys] Did iridescent colours originally have clear coat over them?

[Andy Thorp]

Hi Guys,

Well I'm getting close to the final painting of 40559 and have decided I don't like the modern basecoat/clearcoat look and now want to refinish it in lacquer for a more original non-sparkly appearance.

Does anyone know if the original Healey Blue cars were top-coated in clear lacquer over the "iridescent"? What about on the frame and inner panels? 

Is there a recommended source for original formula paints in these modern two pack times?

Andy.
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