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Can Something Be Applied To An Autograph To Protect It?
Does anybody know if you can applied something to an autograph to protect it before it gets damage?
My Question is really two fold,
(1st- I have collected alot of autographs from Sharpies on Plastic tops of light tables, I see now that the lights from the light tables are starting to fade the art work (also made with Sharpies) that was drawn from underneath. I was hoping I could find something to spray on both sides (art work and autographed side) to stop any further fading and protect from any other damage that might happen. I have already tested some clear paint on a test item which made the Sharpie Ink run.
(2nd- I have Collected alot of Autographs on diecast cars, some diecast with multi- autographs on them, mostly with Sharpies, as the same as#1, does anybody know if I can apply something on to the autograph on diecast to protect from any damage that might be done such as rubbing or fading?
I Hope Someone That Knows Autographs Has The Answer, Thank You Very Much For Reading and Happy Collectting!!!!! Fred
Michael Kasmar-AutographPros.com
My personal experience is it can be a gamble. The only thing I can think of would be to use a clear coating similar to what is put on my custom airbrushed guitars. The problem is if you use the wrong kind it could make the signatures bleed. You have a variety of different markers from different years used. To do it right you're best hiring a professional airbrush artist to do them for you but it's certainly not going to be cost effective. They sell over the counter type clears and you can buy a glue spray to seal the signatures but again, each of those steps would need to be done with extreme caution. Too much glue spray and you'll create imperfections, the wrong clear and your signatures bleed. Best advice I could give you is to put these in a sealed LOCKED case In the end, keep your dirty mitts off em and keep out of direct light. :)
Jun 19, 2015