[Milsurplus] Peeling paint - arresting the developement?

[Mike Hanz]

Mike Hanz wrote:

> We've been using a product down at the new NASM museum for 
> preservation like that - a clear, matte, surface fixative called 
> Acryloid (www.conservationresources.com).  For a set in that 
> condition, you need to put it on with an air brush set for as low a 
> pressure as possible, though.  If you get to the museum sometime, you 
> will note that the entire P-38J under the Enola Gay wing is preserved 
> in its very rough condition using it.  There is no intent to ever 
> restore it to like new condition - just preserve the original battered 
> look. 


Forgot to mention it's specifically Acryloid B-48N, which is a better 
match for metals.  You thin it with toluene.  A US supplier is 
http://www.consemp.com/catalog/f.html.

  - Mike