I'm at the tail end of my restoration of a '60s car ('67 Mustang convertible) and we're at the stage of installing the trims and whatnots in the interior and body.

Question: Looking at the trims, i.e., frnt/rear bumper, door handles, window cranks, trunk door lock, light bezels, chrome mouldings, front grill etc... I found that the worn-out look (with a healthy dose of patina) gives the car a nice touch given the car's age.

My restorer, however, is suggesting if budget permits that I buy new trim parts like the parts enumerated above. Accdg to him, the new paint and seemless body work justifies such expense.

Personally, I prefer the worn-out but clean look. Guys, what do you think?