Ashley_ Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I am building a layout around my room currently and am looking to put a Metcalfe viaduct across the windowsill, the problem i think i am going to encounter is as with most printed surfaces in contact with the sun over a period they fade. Has anyone found or is there a way of protecting the printed surface against sunlight? Thanks Ash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loickebros Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I am building a layout around my room currently and am looking to put a Metcalfe viaduct across the windowsill, the problem i think i am going to encounter is as with most printed surfaces in contact with the sun over a period they fade. Has anyone found or is there a way of protecting the printed surface against sunlight? Thanks Ash You will never find anything to protect from sunlight the best you can do is fit protective film to the window to help stop uv rays. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I keep the curtains drawn. One's collection is well worth a few pennies of electric light.... As here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/28222-dublo-layout/?hl=%2Bmy+%2Blayout The window faced roughly north east too. There is also the risk of direct sunlight causing plastic to warp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 You can get a spray that artists use to protect paintings from UV light, not sure how effective it is though, I have roller blinds up at my windows which are only opened when I am working on or using the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pctrainman Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Ghiant inkjet fixative spray is supposed to help but I cannot vouch for it long term as my layout is still young , it does however work in sealing printed paper or card so that weathering paints powders or whatever do not run or bleed . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicar47 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 The instructions for Smartmodels Heaton station kit state "If you are not using PaperMax matt coated Inkjet paper spray the paper printouts with matt vernish spray to seal them against moisture." This would imply that if you are using PaperMax matt coated Inkjet paper (Which Smart models can supply) then you don't need to spray. I'm inclined to spray the finished model anyway. I find the reference to moisture surprising as I understood it was UV that caused fading, Anyone got any views. I've only just started the model so no experience as yet with this paper other than it gives a nice printout. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pctrainman Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I was referring to Ghiants other properties ie those in addition to it's UV filtering feature , it was clear to me but then I tend to read things properly . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 At my last company we used ink that was cured by UV exposure. The windows in the printshop had a self adhesive clear film that blocked UV rays. I was lucky enough to get hold of enough to treat the windows in my shed. Although they receive no direct sunlight, I dont want to take chances. This hobby ain't cheap. Google UV blocking film, or anti-fading film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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