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Recommendation for Paint and Surface Preparation for Mural

November 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:

Hi Mike,

I am looking to do a mural on the side of an enclosed utility trailer. It’s already painted white. Not sure if it’s metal or fiberglass.
 
I am looking for a recommendation of what kind of paint you sell that would work best, and how to best prepare the surface? We’d like the mural to [...]

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Advice on Clear Finish for Exterior Wear & UV Protection

November 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
My name is Joe and I live in Southern California. I’m helping to restore a small catholic church in this area and and have just finished re-painting the exterior shrine to “Our Lady of Guadalupe”. It’s a large concrete and plaster statue with many coats of paint.
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More Info about Mixol Paint Please

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
This question is in regards to Mixol tints. Is there a more detailed description and how to use this product somewhere on your site or on the internet. Do you buy a base, and then add the tint? If so, how much base to tint, etc. For a cement wall, would the base be just [...]

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Do I Project on Pouncing Paper or a Wall?

October 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
Should the design be projected onto pouncing paper adhered to a wall, or projected on paper first and then put on a wall?

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Salvage & Patch Up Artwork on Concrete and Wood

October 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Q&A with Michael

Question:
Hi Mickey and Mike,
I hope all is well with you both-you always said if I needed some help to ask, I’m asking!  I was asked to salvage and patch up the artwork my brother did at a restaurant. I think that I can just clean-up and sand down the mail and eagle because the wood [...]

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