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21 December 2012

RE: [DIY] Indoor Statue Repair

 

Hi Aki, that is a beautiful Angel! I agree with Dave on the repair. I'd just use drywall compound and the texture spray paint. Doesn't look like too bad of a chip, you could just paint over it, but if you are like me it would drive you nuts knowing there is a chip still there lol I'm kind of a perfectionist and little chip or not, I'd have to fill it in first and then paint it. I collect Angels, so if you don't mind me asking, where did you find this beautiful statue? I would love to add her to my collection! I can only imagine what it cost but to a collector like me I don't care! If I can find one like this I would definitely buy it!!! It's just gorgeous! Hope your repair comes out to your satisfaction. Merry Christmas!!

--- On Thu, 12/20/12, Aki <01dyna@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Aki <01dyna@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: [DIY] Indoor Statue Repair
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 5:27 PM

 
Hi Dave. The interior foam wasn't damaged. Just the resin "shell" was
chipped off so fortunately, I don't have
to worry about filling in any foam. Thanks for the heads up on making sure
that whatever I apply doesn't dissolve
the foam underneath. I had not considered that.

-aki

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Uebele [mailto:daveu@sptddog.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 1:45 PM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Aki
Subject: Re: [DIY] Indoor Statue Repair

Never done a repair like this, but here is where I would start:
foam, if need be, use one of the expanding foam in a can products, but it
does appear there is deep damage to the foam, may not be needed.
Probably would expand more than you need so plan to trim back excess.

Rigid resin: Find something suitable to replace this layer.
Since its inside, perhaps just cardboard, sheet polystyrene plastic, small
wood veneer, or even drywall compound.

Surface finish. There a number of "granite appearance" spray paint products.
Try to find one that matches, or find a suitable transition line, Like a
horizontal line around the base, and repaint.
Might mean purchasing a couple of cans, and doing some test sprays, both to
get used to this type of paint, and to see which is the best match.

Since you are using paint for the final surface, the color/material for the
rigid resin repair layer is less critical.
I would cleanup the hole to a simpler shape to create/install a patch.
google veneer repair for some ideas of resources. Or use drywall mud
(possibly in several layers) to fill in the hole.

The adhesive you use for this repair may well help fill any gap in the foam
underneath, but make sure that it does not dissolve the foam layer (test on
bottom of statue). If needed, drive some screws into the foam to provide
better tooth or a mechanical bond between foam and your repair.

Hope that helps.
On 12/20/2012 05:57 AM, Aki wrote:
> All this talk about cement has reminded me that we have a 4ft tall
> indoor angel statue that the base was chipped when a vacuum cleaner
> hit it. The company is out of business so I can't contact them how to
> repair it and searching for "indoor angel"
> brings back hundreds
> of thousands of hits. :-(
>
> Anyway, I *think* the angel is covered in some type of resin with the
> inside being some kind of hardened foam. It's not really heavy (about
> 20lbs) so I know it's not made of a wood frame.
>
> I've uploaded two shots of the angel to the photo album "Aki's Album"
> on the website in the photos section.
> One picture shows the angel and the other shows a closeup of the chip
> itself.
>
> I have NO IDEA where to start on repairing this item. I'm hoping
> someone here who's familiar or have repaired these type of statues may
> have some thoughts. I do know there's no place I'm aware of that does
these type of repairs so it's definitely a DIY project.
>
> If it's any help, this statue is strictly indoor, it is not made to be
> placed outside.
>
> If anyone has any recommendations on any groups that may be more
knowledgeable on repairs like this, I'd really appreciate that as well.
>
> -aki
>

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Dave Uebele (daveu@sptddog.com)

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