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Topic: Spraying signatures to protect from fading
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rjb1elec
Member Posts: 212
From: Merseyside, England
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-16-2007 02:24 PM
   
I recently had my Code 3 Collectibles' astronaut base plate signed by Gene Cernan (at Autographica 10), and would like to know if there is anything I can use to protect it from fading in the future. Is there a cellulose spray I can use that will not affect the signature? |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 10-16-2007 06:30 PM
I had my car signed by its designer. I sprayed acrylic clearcoat over it and it worked well. This was Sharpie on painted metal, different from your situation. The important thing is to do a test before deciding. Good luck. |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 10-16-2007 07:10 PM
I can't imagine a metallic Sharpie signature fading (if that is what you have). I had my Roland keyboard signed in gold Sharpie by Bruce Hornsby and Sarah McLaughlin in 1995. The sigs still look brand new after 12 years. |
Wehaveliftoff
Member Posts: 2343
From:
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-17-2007 12:26 PM
On a recent showing of Antiques Roadshow, the dealer mentioned the dramatic decrease in value of some items which were coated with some type of acrylic coating, not a good thing for future value appreciation... |
Novaspace
Member Posts: 434
From: Tucson, AZ USA
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 10-17-2007 06:37 PM
Krylon. |
Rob Sumowski
Member Posts: 466
From: Macon, Georgia
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 10-17-2007 09:21 PM
I am no expert but I hope you don't do it.Several years ago, I allowed a local photo gallery to convince me to seal an Anders signed 16 x 20 to "even out" a slight inconsistency in the gloss on the photo. To this day I regret it every time I look at the piece. One of the most stupid moves I've made in the hobby. |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 10-19-2007 12:59 PM
I agree with Rob. Don't do it! If you are explosing the signature to an environment where you think you need to spray it to protect, ask yourself if that's really the best place to display your item. Signatures kept out of harsh lighting, humidity, etc. shouldn't have too many problems with fading. Plus there are so many other factors to consider:- Is the spray coating itself stable enough to avoid harming the signature? - Are you harming the value of the piece by spraying it? - Will you want to add more signatures later? - Will the coating even protect the signature at all? Or will you reduce the ability of the piece to "breathe" properly by trapping in an chemicals used in the creation of the item? I think you are better off just leaving the piece un-sprayed. You need to take caution with displaying it no matter what. Just keep it out of harsh lighting and humidity and you'll do more good that you will by spraying it. |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-19-2007 07:05 PM
Could you possibly get a clear display case for it? That way it will be protected, but you won't have to spray it. |
Novaspace
Member Posts: 434
From: Tucson, AZ USA
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 10-19-2007 10:38 PM
You guys worry too much. A skillful shot of Krylon will cure what ails you. It's even good to huff once in a while (kidding.)Silver signatures on a model's already varnished wood base are always in danger of chipping. Krylon will help (but not eliminate) the problem. Fixatives are as old as art itself. Pastel works used to be sprayed with hair spray to keep them from "dusting" in a frame. Rob, I suspect you were the victim of unskilled spraying. I was an airbrusher, and could spray flawlessly at one time, avoiding any streaks. It CAN be done. See my Bajada Chubasco sky or others. Of course, a Krylon-sprayed photo will be almost impossible to wash (a personaliztion off.) |
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