Protective Print Spray

[mkatona]

I use a lot of Epson Enhanced Mat paper and it is very suseptable to maring, especially in dark areas.  Could anyone recommend a protective spray for this material?
I have searched the archives with no luck.
Thanks in advance.
Mike

[mikeseb]

I have used Marshall's "Image Guard" spray and have been quite satisfied. You can get it at Dick Blick Art Supply online--they are great to deal with:

http://www.dickblick.com/zz004/26a/

It's not cheap but it does afford a measure of protection to the prints.

[mkatona]

I have used Marshall's "Image Guard" spray and have been quite satisfied. You can get it at Dick Blick Art Supply online--they are great to deal with:

http://www.dickblick.com/zz004/26a/

It's not cheap but it does afford a measure of protection to the prints.
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Thanks for the tip.  I will give it a try.  It has to be cheaper than making another 13X19.

[David R. Gurtcheff]

Thanks for the tip.  I will give it a try.  It has to be cheaper than making another 13X19.
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Mike: Wilhelm Research (the guru on image permanence) uses Premier Art Spray in his tests. If he uses it, I have to assume it is one of the best! Their site is here:
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Dave

[mikeseb]

Mike: Wilhelm Research (the guru on image permanence) uses Premier Art Spray in his tests. If he uses it, I have to assume it is one of the best! Their site is here:
http://www.wilhelm-research.com/index.html
Dave
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thanks dave. I have used it before also; I ordered a bunch of the Marshall frankly because i could add it to a big order from Blick and save the shipping!

[eleanorbrown]

Hi Mike, I use the Premier Art spray when i need spray and have been very pleased with it.    eleanor

thanks dave. I have used it before also; I ordered a bunch of the Marshall frankly because i could add it to a big order from Blick and save the shipping!
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[Tim Gray]

I use Premier Art Shield as well - I frame most of my prints without glass or plexi, but it's not really much protection against marring.