Polyester Clear Powder - does it keep metal dyes from fading outdoors?

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Polyester Clear Powder - does it keep metal dyes from fading outdoors?

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Over the years, I've always used a spray can clear coat on most of my metal dye'd artwork but recently had a friend tell me one of my pieces faded in direct sunlight. Does the UV Protectant in Polyester Clear Powder Coat help eliminate this problem? I am looking at Clear Vision from Prismatic Powders, do any of you have experience with this clear? I appreciate your input!
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Re: Polyester Clear Powder - does it keep metal dyes from fading outdoors?

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I had the same question and found this answer from Prismatic Powders on their site in the past

"That is a good question and one that we get often. Clear Vision is UV stable in that it will not fade or chalk inside of it's designated lifetime however, if what it is applied over is not already UV stable as well, any additional UV protection from the Clear Vision is very minimal and beyond the scope of what clear top coats are designed for."

Sounds like it may not provide the protection your looking for :Sad
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Re: Polyester Clear Powder - does it keep metal dyes from fading outdoors?

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Well that is exactly the kind of answer I was looking for. I appreciate the information.
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