Use of Polyacrylic after Copperplating the Hull

[rturcic72]

Ok, so I recently chose using copper plates on the hull of the Conny instead of the copper tape. Would anyone that has put on copper plating on any hull, recommend after finishing the plating, putting a coat of polyacrylic over the plating on the hull if that's a good idea or a bad one? If you use matte or gloss, it certainly changes the look. The plates are not shiny, so I would consider the matte finish to as a protectant. I am open to all suggestions and recommendations...

 

[Y.T.]

IMHO. I would leave the copper plates uncovered. With the time copper will oxidize and maybe even develop some green verdigris which will provide a natural weathered look to the hull.

 

[Scallywag]

Thanks for asking this. I'm curious what others think too. I should be coppering the BJ Connie in a week or two.

 

[Bobby K.]

I never liked the look of green copper but that is just me. I like shinny things, I did a Pegasus a few years ago, another member said he used 2x clear coat Matt finish on his copper hull eight years ago, and it has not changed. This is just what I did, hope it helps
Bobby K .