My main focus was prepping the rear left inner fender well. I used some filler to sculpt out the lower fender well area where I added the patch. The surface looks smooth and "fit for purpose" . I then washed down the area with Marine wash and sanded off the excess rust. It was interesting to note the original 1959 paint application had "runs" in the primer. The reason I believe the paint is original is based on the fact the color is black (the original color of the car) and there are no layers of paint over the primer. I scuffed up the surface but determined not to smooth out the runs too much. They add character plus once the fender goes on the runs are not visible. I then sprayed on some Metal Prep which finished off the surface for paint. I took a detour trying to locate my remaining POR 15 gloss black-with no luck so I will need to purchase some today. I have been contemplating the "correctness" of leaving the fender wells gloss black verses painting them the color of the car. It is one of those "crossroads" in the project. I am not sure in the overall scheme of things it really makes a difference. Painting them white will mean extra work on my part and I am not sure I want to make the effort!
The balance of my time was spent on the front right fender (etch primer application and further skim coat prep) and cleaning up my workspace which had got a bit out of control. I still have the left hand fender to tackle with respect to the clean up of the rail for painting.
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