I recently bought an old painted wooden bar sign to hang in my outdoor patio. After talking to someone at Home Depot, I was advised to use spar urethane for weatherproofing, but he mentioned it might not stick well to painted wood. Instead, I went with clear Flexseal, thinking it would do the job. Unfortunately, after applying a couple of coats, the surface ended up looking cloudy and ruined the sign's appearance. Now I'm at a loss on how to fix this situation. Should I try sanding the Flexseal off, paint over it, or is there another way to rescue my sign?
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It sounds like a tough spot to be in! Sanding off the Flexseal might work, but there's a high chance you'll damage the original paint too. If you're careful, you could try a small area first to see what happens. Just keep in mind that this could be a tricky process! Next time, maybe do a quick test in a discreet area before going all out? Good luck with your sign!
Yeah, I get that it feels like a disaster, especially if the sign has meaning to you. That Home Depot guy definitely missed the mark suggesting Flexseal since it doesn't end up being clear at all. If you want to attempt removal, just prep yourself for the possibility of not being able to save the paint beneath. Testing is crucial; maybe in the future, try a test patch on something similar first!
Honestly, it might be a battle to get the Flexseal off without harming the paint underneath. I would suggest looking into a solvent like toluene, but keep in mind it can strip off the paint as well. If the sign has sentimental value, you might consider getting a professional to help. Remember, everyone makes mistakes; the important part is figuring out how to move forward!