Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Gloss meant for Art work and Photos

[jtoolman]

I picked up a can of this protectant spray at the local J.C. Moore Craft store from their Art Dept.

I sprayed one of the B&Ws that I printed on Canon Pro Luster Paper on the PRO-100.

Two quick passes across and up and down. Let it dry and though this should really be done preferably outside or with plenty of ventilation, it produced a gorgeous finish on this paper.
Dried to the touch within 20 minutes.
Now let see how it protects this print from fading.
I have a duplicate without the Spray UV-Resistant Clear Gloss.
Though I am not into accelerated fade testing I will tape both of them to my window.
Though it doesn't really get any direct sunlight it definitely gets plenty of light. Does a glass window by itself will block some UV?

I've always been a bit against using sprays as I did not think I could apply an even enough coat.
But this was very easy and the overall surface turned out to be extremely even and smooth.

I will spray a canvas print I did a few weeks ago on Matte Canvas and see what it takes to put a medium gloss on it.

I will leave the two B&Ws on luster on the window till Christmas then check and report what happens.

I also have a third print with no coating inside a print box away from all light.

I will do the same with a set of color prints.
They also have a matte spray.

Joe

 

[jtoolman]

Serhat, the link doesn't seem to work.
From what I read here, Gloss Optimizer is only for enhancement and doesn't really protect much against UV effects.
I think The Hat and Rodham did some tests on fading issues with and without an overprinting of GLOP.
The spray I am talking about is an acrylic UV blocking protectant meant for art projects, paintings and they claim, also for photography.

I am looking forward to the OCP G.O. and the VM and LVM. Thanks again for your HUGE help on obtaining these.

Joe