Maybe this is a hot rodders urban legend, so maybe somebody could correct me.
I always heard that the old rat rods were done in spray can black primer, rubbed down with steel wool, and then waxed to get that satin or suede look.

Is that in fact how it was done? Is there anyway way to get a car to look decent with spray cans?

I do not have the budget right now for even the cheapest of paint jobs, so I primed my whole car black primer (see photos at:65 Newport ).
Now I want to give it that suede look and I am not sure what steps to take next.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.