Latex Props and the Sun

[Rohr Manor]

Does anyone know where to buy and if there is a type of solution or application to put on your Latex props so the Sun doesn’t damage them?

[joker]

Does anyone know where to buy and if there is a type of solution or application to put on your Latex props so the Sun doesn’t damage them?

http://mtblog.allure.com/beauty/blogs/reporter/neutrogena_main.jpg

LOL...j/k:D

I'd be interested to see if something like that exists for latex props.

[Rohr Manor]

LoL that’s a good one! i thought i saw it once off of someone website when i was surfing the internet for Halloween Props.

[Spooky1]

Who knows? Sunblock might work. :)

[tcarter]

I don't know how well it works, but I read somewhere once about using Armor-All.

[Adam I]

According to a suba divers site the oil in sun screen cause the wet suits to break down.

[RoxyBlue]

Adam makes a good point - oils (particularly petroleum-based) will cause latex to deteriorate. Someone on the "other" forum mentioned sunblock as well, but you definitely need to check the ingredients.

[playfx]

http://www.dickblick.com/products/krylon-uv-resistant-clear/?wmcp=yahoo&wmcid=SiteSubmitProducts&wmckw=Krylon+UV-Resistant+Clear

[Rohr Manor]

playfx-- Have you tried this on Latex props? it doesn’t eat away at the material?

[playfx]

I haven't had any problems with it eating the latex, but i go with very light coats so i don't get cracking in the finish, also i try and keep my props from full sunlight. If you get some do some test first and see if it works for you.