Displaying of collection

[Lindo]

Hi, probably been asked before but I cannot find any info anywhere so thought id ask again
If I display my collection in a room with natural light will it fade bubbles, yellow plastic etc, the room is never in direct sunlight.
Thanks in advance for any advise guys

 

[maxf]

Yes, it can - depends on how bright etc.

Just buy some UV film and put it on your windows - filters 99% of uv out if you buy the good stuff. It's clear too, so as long as you do a decent job putting it on, you can't see it.

 

[Lindo]

hmmm I think I would have to do that when the missus is out as I think she would kick my face in for putting it on her new French doors!

 

[maxf]

It will stop your furniture fading - that's what it's really for

 

[Lindo]

that's not a bad angle yeh

 

[AL_Bundy]

I have my collection of loose figures on shelf high up (not near the window) in the man cave , and I leave the blackout blinds 3/4 closed if not fully.

 

[sith-smith]

In My old collection room I just boarded up the window. No natural light and an extra wall on which to display. Is a bit of an extreme solution though!

 

[Symes]

Keep my collection in a darkened room, and although there is a window the sun shines through, there's a dark-ish curtain over it which protects all my pieces

 

[Lindo]

I have bought some uv film like advised but I intend to use it on the glass display cabinet and not the French doors, I think that should be sufficient do you agree

 

[maxf]

I have bought some uv film like advised but I intend to use it on the glass display cabinet and not the French doors, I think that should be sufficient do you agree

It would be the same, yes - but you're going to have to take a lot of care applying it, as it will be trickier than applying it to a window. Lots of soap, a good squeegie and a few sharp blades!

 

[Lindo]

I'm not great at diy but apparently it comes with instruction frikkin expensive stuff an all but hopefully I get it right and keeps everything nice

 

[maxf]

I'm not great at diy but apparently it comes with instruction frikkin expensive stuff an all but hopefully I get it right and keeps everything nice

Ive done a few windows and wouldnt attempt a display case - you wont notice the odd imperfection on a window, but you will see it every time you look at your display case. Just put it on the windows!

 

[Lindo]

hmmm you got me thinking now max, I might need to buy more to do the windows

 

[dianoga77]

As long as you keep from direct sunlight shining on display , you are ok 8)

 

[Lindo]

As long as you keep from direct sunlight shining on display , you are ok 8)

See that's what I thought mate but apparently it isn't, which kind of makes sense as my living room isn't in direct sunlight but my wood flooring has faded when I move my rug

 

[Snaketibe]

I have bought some uv film like advised but I intend to use it on the glass display cabinet and not the French doors, I think that should be sufficient do you agree

Please could you advise where you managed to buy the UV film? I'm trying to track some down (and separately also some heat-reflective mirrored film for some patio doors), but haven't found any yet, so your (or anyone else's if they know) help would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

 

[Lindo]

I have bought some uv film like advised but I intend to use it on the glass display cabinet and not the French doors, I think that should be sufficient do you agree

Please could you advise where you managed to buy the UV film? I'm trying to track some down (and separately also some heat-reflective mirrored film for some patio doors), but haven't found any yet, so your (or anyone else's if they know) help would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

Yes mate I bought it from a company on ebay, you can choose what size you need and I'm sure they do mirrored film also, heres the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291329751781?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=590737384325&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[Snaketibe]

I have bought some uv film like advised but I intend to use it on the glass display cabinet and not the French doors, I think that should be sufficient do you agree

Please could you advise where you managed to buy the UV film? I'm trying to track some down (and separately also some heat-reflective mirrored film for some patio doors), but haven't found any yet, so your (or anyone else's if they know) help would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

Yes mate I bought it from a company on ebay, you can choose what size you need and I'm sure they do mirrored film also, heres the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291329751781?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=590737384325&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You're a superstar! Thank you very much indeed :-D