Protecting blow molds from the sun/fading?

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shammus

Discussion Starter · Sep 21, 2017

Hey all, so I have a humble collection of blow molds and my idea for a halloween haunt this year will be to have all the ones shown in the picture outside in the front lawn for a makeshift pumpkin patch of sorts. I'll have hale bays, tombstones, some fencing I built and other things out there to dress the display up a bit.

My question is, I'd love to have this outside as long as I can. Is there some sort of a clear-coat spray or anything I can put on these to protect them from fading? Would love to hear the advice from all of you experts on this one. Thanks so much!

Brian

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papicasey

· #2 · Sep 22, 2017

shammus said:
Hey all, so I have a humble collection of blow molds and my idea for a halloween haunt this year will be to have all the ones shown in the picture outside in the front lawn for a makeshift pumpkin patch of sorts. I'll have hale bays, tombstones, some fencing I built and other things out there to dress the display up a bit.

My question is, I'd love to have this outside as long as I can. Is there some sort of a clear-coat spray or anything I can put on these to protect them from fading? Would love to hear the advice from all of you experts on this one. Thanks so much!

Brian

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I use the 303 UV Protectant Spray on my blow molds. Its fairly inexpensive and I apply it before and after each seasonal display.

Hope this helps.

-Casey

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shammus

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 23, 2017

Thanks Casey, it sure does! So you've had good luck with it every year and haven't noticed any fading on yours?

Much appreciated!
Brian

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papicasey

· #4 · Sep 25, 2017

Correct. I've used it for the past couple of years with no noticed fading. I also try and keep my blowmolds out of direct sunlight as much as possible by using shade but they have been exposed to Northeast colder weather as well. Good luck with your great looking collection.

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shammus

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 25, 2017

papicasey said:
Correct. I've used it for the past couple of years with no noticed fading. I also try and keep my blowmolds out of direct sunlight as much as possible by using shade but they have been exposed to Northeast colder weather as well. Good luck with your great looking collection.

Picked myself up a bottle of that today and will give it a shot. Here's the one I found at "Advance Autoparts"

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The blowmolds I have will have to take on morning sun as they're on the East side of the house. But they should be shielded for most of the afternoon. Thank you again for the advice and the kind words!!

-Brian

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