Anti-Scuff Protective Coating -- Can it be applied to Finished Prints?

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Richard Galli

If I sent my current project -- dust jackets for a hardcover book -- to
a print shop they would cover the finished work with an acquous or
polyprop coating (gloss, satin, matte).

How can I accomplish the same thing with prints run off an inkjet
printer (or even a laser)? Is there a handy spray or similar system
that would let me coat the finished print so it would have the same feel
and durability as a bookstore book cover?

I am doing some research, but so far have not found anything.

Thanks.

Richard Galli

http://www.richardgalli.com
 
Richard said:
If I sent my current project -- dust jackets for a hardcover book --
to a print shop they would cover the finished work with an acquous or
polyprop coating (gloss, satin, matte).

How can I accomplish the same thing with prints run off an inkjet
printer (or even a laser)? Is there a handy spray or similar system
that would let me coat the finished print so it would have the same
feel and durability as a bookstore book cover?

I am doing some research, but so far have not found anything.

Thanks.

Richard Galli

http://www.richardgalli.com
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YES. YOU WILL FIND IT AT ART STORES AND SOME FRAMER SHOPS. YOU CAN
ALSO GET STUFF LIKE THAT AT HOBBY SHOPS. YOU NEED TO PUT IT ON EVENLY.
IT SEEMS TO HAVE A DULLING EFFECT. SPRAYED PHOTOS SEE TO LOOK LIKE THE
SATIN FINNISH THAT THE QUICK PHOTO MACHINES USED TO TURN OUT.
 
Richard Galli said:
If I sent my current project -- dust jackets for a hardcover book -- to
a print shop they would cover the finished work with an acquous or
polyprop coating (gloss, satin, matte).

How can I accomplish the same thing with prints run off an inkjet
printer (or even a laser)? Is there a handy spray
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Yeah. Hobby shops and art shops have it.

You'll want a spray booth, though.
 
If I sent my current project -- dust jackets for a hardcover book -- to
a print shop they would cover the finished work with an acquous or
polyprop coating (gloss, satin, matte).

How can I accomplish the same thing with prints run off an inkjet
printer (or even a laser)? Is there a handy spray or similar system
that would let me coat the finished print so it would have the same feel
and durability as a bookstore book cover?

I am doing some research, but so far have not found anything.
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Hi Richard,

I have been protecting laser and inkjet prints from water
and scuffing for years using a can of stuff I found at the
local art supply shop and later found at the local hardware
store for much less cash.

I use 'Krylon low odour clear matte' (clear latex enamel)
312g spray can. About C$6.

A bit of heat (hairdryer) speeds up the drying.

I don't know if the finish is exactly what you're looking
for, but it certainly protects well.
 
YES. YOU WILL FIND IT AT ART STORES AND SOME FRAMER SHOPS. YOU CAN
ALSO GET STUFF LIKE THAT AT HOBBY SHOPS. YOU NEED TO PUT IT ON EVENLY.
IT SEEMS TO HAVE A DULLING EFFECT. SPRAYED PHOTOS SEE TO LOOK LIKE THE
SATIN FINNISH THAT THE QUICK PHOTO MACHINES USED TO TURN OUT.
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Strangely enough, what Measekite says here is true (unlike most of what
he posts). Clear lacquer spray paint (such as Krylon, from hardware
store, work well also). He can't be wrong all the time, try as he does.
 
Is there a handy spray or similar system
that would let me coat the finished print so it would have the same feel
and durability as a bookstore book cover?
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Might try shelac.. nice clear shelac is quick drying and somewhat
flexable. I tried a spar urathane and it tended to discolor in spots..
diamond coat wanted to orangepeal too easily.
 
I use krylon uv-resistant clear acrylic coating on my printable cds
it is non yellowing and water resistant.and I have used it on some
photos and they looked good.
John.H.
 
God said:
Strangely enough, what Measekite says here is true (unlike most of what
he posts). Clear lacquer spray paint (such as Krylon, from hardware
store, work well also). He can't be wrong all the time, try as he does.
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Big deal! This is common knowledge amongst professionals and photo
hobbyists.
You can find these aerosol sprays in any number of places.
Frank
 
Richard Galli said:
If I sent my current project -- dust jackets for a hardcover book -- to
a print shop they would cover the finished work with an acquous or
polyprop coating (gloss, satin, matte).

How can I accomplish the same thing with prints run off an inkjet
printer (or even a laser)? Is there a handy spray or similar system
that would let me coat the finished print so it would have the same feel
and durability as a bookstore book cover?

I am doing some research, but so far have not found anything.
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I've used various clear acrylic sprays and found they work well. However
they may not work well on something that needs to be flexed a lot like a bok
cover.
 
zakezuke said:
Might try shelac.. nice clear shelac is quick drying and somewhat
flexable.
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Shellac

No this is not the stuff you should use as its a furniture type coating,
among other things about it the solvent is alcohol, which is water ?????
(mixes with water)




I tried a spar urathane and it tended to discolor in spots..
 
Frank said:
Big deal! This is common knowledge amongst professionals and photo
hobbyists.
You can find these aerosol sprays in any number of places.
Frank
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IT IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE AMONGST SOME PROFESSIONALS AND HOBBYISTS.
 
John said:
I use krylon uv-resistant clear acrylic coating on my printable cds
it is non yellowing and water resistant.and I have used it on some
photos and they looked good.
John.H.
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I HAVE IT. I HAVE USED IT. BUT I DO NOT LIKE THE DULLING EFFECT.
 
THE STUFF IS EXPENSIVE. ABOUT $8.00 A CAN
I've used various clear acrylic sprays and found they work well. However
they may not work well on something that needs to be flexed a lot like a bok
cover.
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Shellac, if it is real, is actually an organic coating, made from a
resinous deposit (lac) left by a scale insect on trees. It is, as
stated, alcohol soluble, and is not considered archival. It yellows
over time, and tends to absorb water. It is not a good choice for
coating prints.

Art
 
Shellac, if it is real, is actually an organic coating, made from a
resinous deposit (lac) left by a scale insect on trees.
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True... I was thinking flexable not archival.
 
It actually isn't that flexible either compared to may plastic resins.
It tends to crack from physical stress.

Art
 
It actually isn't that flexible either compared to may plastic resins.
It tends to crack from physical stress.
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I have to admit, I haven't actually tried tried it on paper... mostly
the traditional style wool and pumice... as well as bulls*eye spray.
I'll see if I have some around and see what happens. But now that I
think about it... was it not also used to stiffen hats?

What also comes to mind is at least automotive applications painting a
flexable adheasive is added which is a bit of a pain.
 
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