We've just moved into a house and the previous owners left an old statue of a horse jockey.He had been spray painted metallic red and using paint stripper we've managed to see what the original paint colors were. What would be the best paints to use on him now? And should we seal it as well? If so can anyone recommend a good sealer? Any help would be appreciated!!
2007-06-15 01:46:32 · 5 answers · asked by Shy 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
the statue is approximately 4 ft tall, he is holding a lamp that is wired for electricity. the original colors under the red paint aren't coming off with the stripper. What we really want to do is restore it as it seems quite old. I think it is concrete as it probably weighs 80-100 lbs.
2007-06-15 02:53:30 · update #1
With all due respect, I would hope some ethnic reference in that type of statue does not exist, such as ones that are created to look like Horse Tie up pieces at the curb.. Garden shops have so many decent pieces, why not do yourself a favor and get something else. Natural for a garden would probably be more suitable and pleasing anyway. Many now come in resin, and you don't state the substance of what you have.
If not, then certainly a high pressure wash would at least get rid of any Loose paint, as well as any environmental residue, IE: Mold etc.
With no offense NO LATEX!
If in fact it's a concrete molded piece then use what is so commonly used SPECIFIC to concrete. If it happens to be resin based, use an exterior epoxy.
I can't imagine why you'd need a sealer. It too would need occasional maintenance. The paints I suggest are designed for wear and modest abuse over the long term.
Admittedly, and again, with no offense, perhaps it is better than a Gnome?
At the very least, certainly you can "restore" the piece, and as a Jockey I suspect a red jacket, white pegged Jodphers, a black cap, gold adornments on a belt, etc. Brushed or sprayed the result might be satisfactory.
Steven Wolf
2007-06-15 02:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he's made of mortar, then strip him down as much as you can without stripping down to the bare mortar. Just get the looser stuff off. The paint that still sticks will act as a great first coat of primer. If you strip him totally bare, you may have to seal him again. If you are leaving some paint on him, skip to the next step. If you are sealing him, Thompsons makes a concrete sealer, but you can find something less expensive. Follow prep are painting instructions closely.
Next, two coats of exterior primer.
Next, paint the original colors.
2007-06-15 01:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by Joey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use only 100% aacrylic paint on your statue, that's why it peeled because of the oil paint, the very best way would be strip completely and use a water based concrete stain but that would be pricey for you cause you can only get it in gallons and I'm assuming its a small statue, Good luck Les the painter, sorry for the idiots ! report it.
2007-06-15 02:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To repaint only use enamel paint. Oil base or latex(acrylic) will both work, but oil base will last longer.
2007-06-15 02:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jake H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A blob of white on the groinal area to denote spunk is always a nice touch.
2007-06-15 01:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋