What type of sealer???

[Rusty Shafer]

First of all, I apologize that this isn't really a wood working project. But I figured this would be a good place to get an answer on protective finishes.

We have a resin statue that we bought, already painted. And some signs (resin and pressed wood.)

The mushroom will be placed in the garden & the signs will be hung on a privacy panel behind our pool area. We are in Oklahoma, so we want to protect them from the rain, but MUST protect them from the sun.

Obviously, since everything came prepainted, we don't know what type of paint was used. What would be the safest bet, to not harm the paint, but waterproof & provide UV protection? If we have to do a brush on, that is fine, if it comes in a rattle can, even better!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Jim DeLaney]

Best I can think of would be an automotive clear coat. A marine varnish might work, but it'd give a yellowish or amber caste to them. Either of them would provide UV protection, which is what you need.

BTW, welcome to the forum!

 

[Ted Calver]

Welcome aboard, Rusty. Krylon makes a clear UV rattle can product that might work, although the OK sun is brutal.

 

[Rusty Shafer]

Thanks for the suggestions, I really appreciate it. And yes, the blazing sun around here is what I was most worried about!

 

[Dave Hawksford]

as stated Just about anything exterior with UV killer will work. Auto Clear , Spur Marine Varnish