Statue Maintenance
Maintaining the beauty of a Bronze Statue:
The best recommendation is to keep the statue clean of debris and to wax the statue at least twice a year to maintain a barrier between the metal sculpture and the elements (weather, water, UV lighting rays to name a few). Keeping the statue waxed is also the best bet to removing graffiti should the unfortunate happen because the graffiti will be on the surface of the wax rather than on the surface of the actual metal. Continuous maintenance may slow down the natural patina aging process (turning green) but unfortunately there is no stopping it especially if the statue is installed in an outdoor location.
The best recommendation is to keep the statue clean of debris and to wax the statue at least twice a year to maintain a barrier between the metal sculpture and the elements (weather, water, UV lighting rays to name a few). Keeping the statue waxed is also the best bet to removing graffiti should the unfortunate happen because the graffiti will be on the surface of the wax rather than on the surface of the actual metal. Continuous maintenance may slow down the natural patina aging process (turning green) but unfortunately there is no stopping it especially if the statue is installed in an outdoor location.
Maintaining Marble Cast:
The beauty of a white marble statue is very easy. Because of its non-porous any cleaning agent or detergent can be used with water. For a more aggressive cleaning to removing ink or hard to clean spots, acetone can be used with ease. Even a light sanding of the surface where a hard-to-clean spot is can be done; you’d be amazed at how easy yet how durable MarbleCast is.
Maintaining Fine Concrete:
Little or nothing needs to be done to protect the finish of natural concrete fountains and statuary. Many people find the inevitable aging and weathering of natural stone to be appealing. But this natural weathering may be impeded, if you wish, by the application of a clear concrete sealer, available from any hardware store.
Fine concrete statues have been painted with penetrating-sealer type paints, designed to resist the elements for many years.
Fine concrete statues have been painted with penetrating-sealer type paints, designed to resist the elements for many years.
To camouflage minor dings, nicks and scratches, use just a dab of almost any sort of paint. For finishes that employ a black antique effect, use black paint; for lighter antiques, use white. Simply dab the paint onto the scratch, and wipe off the excess. The textured finishes of fine concrete products “accept” paint easily, and your touchup will blend in invisibly.
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