DAdams Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 I'm having some troubles with outdoor projects that I have cut ,the paints and the varnish is not staying healthy after leaving them outdoor exposed to the weather and the sun light.I had been coating them with outdoor Varish but it just doesn't hold up in Iowa weather. Any ideas what I could use to protect the painted areas? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 Paint needs something to grip. Rough your project a bit with sandpaper. Use a primer rated for outdoors and check the paint is good for exterior. Pretty much the same steps as painting a house which lasts for years. RJF John B and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, teachnlearn said: Paint needs something to grip. Rough your project a bit with sandpaper. Use a primer rated for outdoors and check the paint is good for exterior. Pretty much the same steps as painting a house which lasts for years. RJF My wife and I were just having this conversation as we took our walk around the park. We have a white vinyl fence that got splashed with tar a few years ago when they resurfaced our streets. I tried different things to get rid of the tar and all I managed to do was smear it around and make a bad situation worse. So, we were talking about the possibility of painting our fence and I told her that if I was to hit with a sander so the paint would have something to adhere to, it might work. I'm going to do some homework on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 minute ago, octoolguy said: My wife and I were just having this conversation as we took our walk around the park. We have a white vinyl fence that got splashed with tar a few years ago when they resurfaced our streets. I tried different things to get rid of the tar and all I managed to do was smear it around and make a bad situation worse. So, we were talking about the possibility of painting our fence and I told her that if I was to hit with a sander so the paint would have something to adhere to, it might work. I'm going to do some homework on the subject. Check on paint possible for vinyl. Krylon makes paint for plastic, so that or a variation should work. Somewhere in my brain I remember an article for painting vinyl siding. RJF 1 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 minute ago, teachnlearn said: I just found a website that tells exactly to do it. They recommend using an epoxy based paint a good primer beforehand. Then a sealer. Sounds like a job for someone else. I would rather scroll. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 minute ago, octoolguy said: I just found a website that tells exactly to do it. They recommend using an epoxy based paint a good primer beforehand. Then a sealer. Sounds like a job for someone else. I would rather scroll. Maybe done with a sprayer and plastic backing. RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 If you want a clear coat finish Go to Sherwin Williams and ask for a gallon of clear base. This is the base finish paint WITHOUT the color added. It looks milky before it dries but it will dry clear and last a long time outdoors. Try it you might really like it for your project. John B, New to Scrollin, teachnlearn and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 2 hours ago, octoolguy said: My wife and I were just having this conversation as we took our walk around the park. We have a white vinyl fence that got splashed with tar a few years ago when they resurfaced our streets. I tried different things to get rid of the tar and all I managed to do was smear it around and make a bad situation worse. So, we were talking about the possibility of painting our fence and I told her that if I was to hit with a sander so the paint would have something to adhere to, it might work. I'm going to do some homework on the subject. There is actually a paint made for Vinyl (I used to work in a paint store) - might want to go to Sherwin/'Williams and talk to them about it OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 3 hours ago, DAdams said: I'm having some troubles with outdoor projects that I have cut ,the paints and the varnish is not staying healthy after leaving them outdoor exposed to the weather and the sun light.I had been coating them with outdoor Varish but it just doesn't hold up in Iowa weather. Any ideas what I could use to protect the painted areas? Sherwin Williams has paint that will work with no issues (I used to work at a paint store). Just tell them your situation and they should have a recommendation. Base paint is fine - there are several base types so depending on the color you want, you must have the correct base. In addition, I recommend add the Moldicide to the paint - it really helps maintain the paint and provides fungicidal protection: https://www.homedepot.com/p/M-1-7-5-oz-Advanced-Mildewcide-AM7-5/100114931 Hope that helps OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 I made this a couple years ago. I used synthetic decking material. This is the color it came in. It is available in a couple of colors in 1 x 12s. I used no finish on it. The backer is the same material. Used waterproof glue to glue it together. Just giving an idea. OCtoolguy, WayneMahler and New to Scrollin 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj43 Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 You might also consider outdoor sign paint. It's made to survive the outdoors and weather. Can get it in small quart amounts. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 23 hours ago, Karl S said: If you want a clear coat finish Go to Sherwin Williams and ask for a gallon of clear base. This is the base finish paint WITHOUT the color added. It looks milky before it dries but it will dry clear and last a long time outdoors. Try it you might really like it for your project. Here is link to article from Patriotic Woodworker site on using clear base for an exterior finish. https://thepatriotwoodworker.com/forums/topic/24280-tgif-paint-on-a-clear-finish/?tab=comments#comment-176189 Larry OCtoolguy and tomsteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsteve Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) acrylic paints and an acrylic clear such as the sherwin williams A100 non tinted or general finishes exterior 450. coat all 6 sides of the sign. Edited April 7, 2019 by tomsteve OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAdams Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Thank you all for your suggestions.I will read through them and try to figure out what I want to try.Just wish it would quit Raining here.So I could try some of the ideas you all sent to.me OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 When considering anything outdoor recognize that the sun gives off UV. It fades carpets, fades car vinyl and plastic and dried it out till it cracks. Most things outdoors have some problem with UV. Grabbing a clear coat will keep mold and rain off of projects, but it the coating doesn't have the additives in it to take care of UV, its going to go right through and age the project. When looking at outdoor paints and sealers almost all will have additives for UV or the coating is in trouble when the sun hits it. RJF OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokentone Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 I have made some outdoor signs, which I cut in trex. It is not severely affected by weather, need to cut slow so it does not glue itself behind the blade. Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 What is trex? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokentone Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 Les Trex is a deck material that is 3/4" thick and about 6" wide, it is made from recycled water bottles. It cuts nicely but slowly the dust is more like tiny pellets. I replaced the treated wood deck that fell apart in 5 years with Trex and after 5 years it looks like it was put down yesterday. Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Brokentone said: Les Trex is a deck material that is 3/4" thick and about 6" wide, it is made from recycled water bottles. It cuts nicely but slowly the dust is more like tiny pellets. I replaced the treated wood deck that fell apart in 5 years with Trex and after 5 years it looks like it was put down yesterday. Bob We have a Trex front deck/porch too. It will last forever but I'm disappointed that it has faded and doesn't look as good as it did when new. It's going on 9 years old but it faded after about 3 years. It doesn't get much direct sun at all. I'm mot sure if there is any way to renew it. Great product though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Ahh thanks. I had no idea what the stuff was called. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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