I bought about a 6' high x 3' wide AC/DELCO metal cabinet today, plus a
horizontal one of about 3' wide and 18" high. Original paint, and nice
AC/DELCO lettering on the fronts of the doors. The sides of the cabinets
are blue, but much more faded than the deep blue of the interior and
interior shelves. The outsides look like they have been out in the weather.

Would simple washing take some of the white streaking off without taking off
too much oxidized paint? Would a coat of clear help stabilize it, and if
so, what type of clear? Lacquer, enamel, polyurethane? I would imagine the
paint to be plain automotive enamel.

They're real cool and I got them for $10 for the pair. Just want to keep
them from going downhill further.

Steve