Recreating a crackle paint finish

[dynosoar]

How would we go about recreating the finish in this picture?

I know it may not be the look most people would want but the customer is always right.

Thanks,

Andrew

[dynosoar]

HI,

I can't say if it is soft feel but I doubt it.
The cars were built as factory racers in period (1950's) and I doubt that the tactile nature of the dash was a consideration.

I have had someone guess that it is to do with the amount of hardener used and the timing of the layers but I have no idea how to go about it and no time to experiment really.

I just wondered if there were any more ideas or experience here.

I have seen interior paints designed to give a distressed look from a can but I doubt they would really be any good for an open top car. I suppose they could be clear coated to protect.

Any ideas are welcome.

Andrew

[dynosoar]

Here is another shot stolen from the web.
http://jlc.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/jlc/8...

Any ideas?

Andrew