Mipa silicone remover in liquid or spray format removes grease, wax and handling residue before sanding and coating.
Guided decorative metal coating
Outdoor metal sculptures need a coating build that respects the shape while protecting exposed edges, welds and decorative details from weather.
Mipa silicone remover in liquid or spray format removes grease, wax and handling residue before sanding and coating.
MP Non-woven Sanding Pad Very Fine helps key curved shapes, edges and decorative details without cutting the surface too aggressively.
Mipa EP 100-20 with Mipa EP 950-25 hardener and Mipa EP Thinner gives the prepared sculpture a 2K epoxy primer stage.
Mipa PU 250-50 in price groups I, II and III creates the semi gloss colour finish, used with Mipa PUR Plus Hardener A60 net and Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25.
Mipa Mix PU 250 2K Paint Spray 48+ is useful for smaller sculpture sections, narrow forms and local colour work.
Remove dirt and grease from all visible and hidden faces, including underside points where water sits.
Use the non-woven sanding pad to key the surface while keeping raised lines, texture and decorative edges intact.
Apply the epoxy primer stage on prepared bare metal and let it dry according to the technical information.
Use Mipa PU 250-50 or Mipa Mix PU 250 2K Paint Spray 48+ in controlled coats, turning the sculpture so edges and recesses are covered.
Keep the sculpture dry and protected while the coating hardens before it returns outdoors.
Mipa EP 100-20 under Mipa PU 250-50 is the stronger method for larger exterior metal sculptures.
Mipa Mix PU 250 2K Paint Spray 48+ helps reach curves, narrow gaps and local detail areas.
Very fine non-woven sanding helps prepare the surface without flattening decorative texture too much.
Photograph the sculpture before stripping or sanding. It helps preserve the intended colour breaks, detail lines and orientation during repainting.
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