question what would you have to do differently if you wanted to put a replica on the outside of a building/ house? how long would this last in a northern climate with cold winters hot summers, and what would be the best way to attach it?
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There is a very tough and toxic gloss coating used on helicopters and such known as "Emron" or something close to that. I hate to say it, but I got that information from Gray's taxidermy. They have some stuff displayed outside.
I have used automotive primer and top-coats with very good results (11 years, so far on one outdoor mount). These are very expensive but effective.
Prime, paint as usual with lacquer based colors and top-coat to a heavy finish (flash coat, mid coat and thick gloss coat).
This method will withstand everything your vehicle can withstand.
Check with a local auto repair shop.
I think Dennis is correct. The product is called 'Emron' very tough stuff BUT don't go using it on a skin mount as I tried many years ago...it will eventually lift and take the paint with it.
The correct spelling is Imron and you dont need to use this paint . Think of all the cars that are outside all year long and painted with regular car paint . The only problem you might have is the seams might crack . You will have to fill the seams with a stronger product instead of Bondo . Rick
will fit the bill. funny 2 for emron , imron, and 2 for automotive...
With ANY gloss coat however the sun will eventually fade the underlying colors. Keep it under a porch or something to shelter it from the direct elements and sunlight. I have no idea how long it would last. But a car's gloss coat is noticeably "duller" after a couple of years. I'd be most concerned with the cracking from excessive temperature and humidity changes. Fiberglass/Bondo doesn't really like moisture. If you've ever done any bondo work on a car and it's exposed to moisture it'll expand and crack. Make sure you end up with a heavy final gloss coat and get all sides of the replica, even the backside if unfinished. It'll help keep the moisture out...