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| Thread ID: 46388 | 2004-06-22 04:41:00 | OT: Protecting a signed rugby ball | mister harbies (5607) | Press F1 |
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| 246764 | 2004-06-22 04:41:00 | I know this is probably the wrong place to ask this question, but this is the only forum I have joined. Anyways, I have a rugby ball signed by the All Blacks. It look super, but I have experienced degradation of the signatures in the past with other rugby balls. I don't want this to happen to this ball as I will be selling it. Is there any sort of protective spray that could be used to keep the signatures fixed on the ball for a few years? I don't want to varnish the ball anything, but instead have a protective layer that can not be seen or recognised. Any ideas? Mister Harbies |
mister harbies (5607) | ||
| 246765 | 2004-06-22 06:57:00 | Place it in a vacuum. Oh - then again, it might explode :_| Or block the tube ]:) |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 246766 | 2004-06-22 07:10:00 | From www.sweetspotnews.com Fighting Enemies Autographs have two man enemies - Forgers and the sun. Collectors may have a better grip on fighting the sun than slimeball forgers, but no one can be sure of that. Non-ultraviolet treated plastic contains protect items only frm fingerprints; and UV-resistant containers are prohibitively expensive, particularly for the weekend collector of single-signed signatures. There is a way to protect your collection from UV light. Krylon. Crystal Clear Krylon (Product 1305) is no invitation to take your collection to the beach, but its chemistry is touted to protect autographs from fading as well as anything else. This product is used by graphic artists and photographers who want to protect grahite and other artwork. Experts recommend a light spray to protect the ball and to preserve the natural appearance of the autographed surface. Place the item on the cap of the can and hold the can about 14 inches away; spray lightly, maybe two seconds. Just a quick shot is all that's needed. Consider two more coats, but users should use their own judgment. Warning, some people challenge the use of Krylon on signed baseballs, arguing that any coating will act the same as lacquer of old. |
nzStan (440) | ||
| 246767 | 2004-06-22 07:31:00 | Just don't kick it around. | kiki (762) | ||
| 246768 | 2004-06-22 07:33:00 | Just send it to me,me hearty,:D and the good Capt.Hook wil protect it for you.;\ whats your number?, my freind]:) |
Capt.Hook (5586) | ||
| 246769 | 2004-06-22 08:10:00 | Maybe covering it in glad rap and vacuum sealing the bag? | Growly (6) | ||
| 246770 | 2004-06-22 10:18:00 | Spray and wipe..... | metla (154) | ||
| 246771 | 2004-06-22 10:27:00 | > Spray and wipe..... That's naughty!!! :^O |
Greg S (201) | ||
| 246772 | 2004-06-22 10:36:00 | > Spray and wipe..... :^O :^O Entertainment for the day... Sorry to hear you got got banned from Overclockers Metla. Gosh they've got their head up their ass don't they. "Lets bann him for bumping up an old thread!" Did you swear at him in a private message or something? I would've too. They are so pedantic its not funny. Its not hard to see why they've got twice as many members as PressF1 but don't get the half the number of posts on a daily basis. Its nearly dead in fact. |
kiki (762) | ||
| 246773 | 2004-06-22 11:23:00 | Thanks NZStan, I will look into the kryptonite! :) And to the other guys and girls, I am not intending to take the ball to the beach or anything stupid like that. Im also not going to use anything lame like microwavable gradwrap or whatever. This is supposed to be a professional product :) Thanks guys Mister Harbies |
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