I have used matte medium and matte varnish. I also have used Rustoleom Matte Clear Coat, but that may eat through some foam. My masonite is probably the same stuff they make some siding out of so if you protect it, such as prime or paint it, it will last, at least it has lasted a few years for me.
Figment,
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York1 John
have never used inkjet printing all my printed stuff is done using Silhouette and their 631 outside vinyl which I have had great sucess with but I also give every thing a good coat of Krylon matt finish which is UV proof. Also I think that you will find that the masonite wont hold up outside I would suggest using 1/4" PVC board that you can get at Home Depot. Bill
Trying to determine good methods of including inkjet printed items in a garden railway. I have successfully had small items such as 1 x 6 inch signs outside for many years with acceptable fading/weathering. When I tried something larger it faded much quicker and i am unsure what I did differently. I have tried covering with matte medium and matte varnish, so far I had more luck with Matte Medium which surprised me. I have used mostly matte finish paper but am thinking of changing to glossy when that may look ok. I am also considering adding some color using weather resistant or outside acrylic paint. My theme is Disney so I am thinkking of adding some of fastasyland ride fronts. I have used masonite backing but may do to a form. Your experience?
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