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Posted: July 03 2013 at 6:54pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
It looks really similar, Mary.

There is concrete repair I purchased, made by Quikrete which I will fill up some holes.

There is Masonry sealant, like Thompson's. After I get her stripped and filled, I'm going to assess whether to put a paint layer or just sealer.

The hardware said just a spray coat of Rustoleum would work, but I haven't read the label. I will put a sealant on after the paint, but it probably won't be masonry sealer.

I think I can't paint after the masonry sealant, though.

Will look into it further.

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Posted: July 03 2013 at 7:08pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
JennGM wrote:
There is concrete repair I purchased, made by Quikrete which I will fill up some holes.


has anyone used one of those type of repair kits?

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Posted: July 03 2013 at 7:13pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
This Q&A from the WP has really helpful advice.

ETA: and this article.

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Posted: Feb 14 2014 at 1:45pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Returning to this thread as I recently ran across a DIY blog post about repainting a statue. It makes it sound so easy and the results are lovely. This young woman is a talented Catholic artist who I met last year. She taught an art class for our co-op but has since moved. Hope the tips are helpful for anyone attempting this. I was appreciative of the specific paint recommendations as I bet that makes a big difference in the finished product.

How to Paint a Statue with Professional Results

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Posted: Feb 17 2014 at 11:56am | IP Logged Quote JennGM
I saw this and you beat me to posting it here, Mary.

My poor statue sits half done outside. I was having such difficulty physically...found out later why. Hoping when the weather gets better I can finish.

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