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Offline Viva Cristo Rey

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Painting outdoor statues
« on: July 08, 2018, 09:02:35 AM »
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    • Any tips.  What kind of paint?
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    Offline JPaul

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    Re: Painting outdoor statues
    « Reply #1 on: July 08, 2018, 12:23:31 PM »
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    • Quote from: Viva Cristo Rey on July 08, 2018, 09:02:35 AM
    Any tips.  What kind of paint?
    If it originally had an oil based paint on it then, you would want to stick with that type to prevent premature peeling. Otherwise latex or acryilic will do fine.
    Just a word, unless you are artistically inclined, and can paint facial and other features reasonably well (eyes, eybrows, lips, etc. can be tough to get right), then paint the statue all one solid color, preferably white. You can't go wrong with a white statue.
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    Offline Miseremini

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    Re: Painting outdoor statues
    « Reply #2 on: July 08, 2018, 04:38:30 PM »
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    • My is painted with car paint from our local automotive store.  Still looks great after 15 years and counting.
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    Offline TxTrad

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    Re: Painting outdoor statues
    « Reply #3 on: July 08, 2018, 09:09:44 PM »
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    • Quote from: Miseremini on July 08, 2018, 04:38:30 PM
    My is painted with car paint from our local automotive store.  Still looks great after 15 years and counting.
    SO smart!!
    Just use the car paint directly?  Or primer first?
    Air dry is fine?
    Sealant?
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