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I will be gold leafing some dimensional letters that I cut on our 408 for a sign that will be attached to a building, approximately 5 feet from the ground. Usually our leafed signs are hung out of reach so using a clear coat on the gold is not needed.
You know that there will be plenty of people that will have a need to touch the letters so my question is this. Has anyone used Frog Juice as a clear?
Thanks Bj
-------------------- Barry Jenicek Signs by Unique St. Louis, MO Posts: 34 | From: St. Louis, MO | Registered: Sep 2001
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Hi Barry, I do not clear over Gold Leaf unless it is on a vehicle. If you think people will be touching these letters, I would use an Automotive two part Clear on them. Spray the entire letter, that means the back side also. Frog Juice?.................NO!
-------------------- Tony Vickio The World Famous Vickio Signs 3364 Rt.329 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 t30v@vickiosigns.com 607-535-6241 http://www.vickiosigns.com Posts: 1063 | From: Watkins Glen, New York | Registered: Sep 2001
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I'm in the same situation right now as well.
Just today I went ahead and Frog Juiced (3 light-medium coats) the gold on some 1" HDU letters; the returns are painted black. I debated over not clearing them, but, I still have to come back in and touch up the black paint on the returns and I know that there will be a lot of handling involved. I don't want to get fingerprints on the gold.
Another consideration is the placement of the sign. It's high enough up to keep hands off, but it is also in a very high traffic area and the sign will need to be cleaned time and time again. I figure that the FJ will help to protect the gold for the first 4-5 cleanings.
The FJ seemed to take away a slight bit of the luster, but the overall impact of the lettering should still be outstanding. I will post some pics when it's done.
Good Luck...
-------------------- Pat Neve, Jr. Sign Man, Inc. 4580 N. US 1 Melbourne, FL 32935 321-537-8675 Capt. Sign
-------------------- Jack Wills Studio Design Works 1465 E.Hidalgo Circle Nye Beach / Newport, OR Posts: 2914 | From: Rocklin, CA. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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