Acrylic paint question

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03 Feb 2012 22:35 #1 by Caelvan

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Hey guys so I'm painting my shield with acrylic paint. But it seems like it'll chip when I use it/ it gets hit. Any suggestions for keeping it on there/protecting it?

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04 Feb 2012 00:57 - 04 Feb 2012 00:58 #2 by Josephine

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Try putting some kind of finish on it? I don't know what material you are using, but if it isn't foam you could probably find something clear you could spray on at the hardware store. I know spray paint can destroy certain kinds of foam.

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04 Feb 2012 03:11 #3 by Caelvan

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Its one of the shield's matt(rayven) makes.

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04 Feb 2012 03:15 #4 by Brunner Von Ritter

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If it's polyutherene, then a simple coating of watered down PVA glue (elmers glue or White Glue to you guys) should do the trick. Then spray with fixative (matt varnish usually).

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04 Feb 2012 08:50 #5 by Matt D

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Easist option is to simply use paint pens. They last longer without any kind of coating. But if you want, try clear packing tap to cover the design.

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04 Feb 2012 13:47 #6 by Josephine

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Good idea!

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07 Feb 2012 05:10 #7 by Tim P

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like with most things, primer (which could also be glue) + paint + sealer in that order always is your best bet

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