Copper Hull adhesive tape

[John Carleton]

I am doing the Syren. After putting on the copper plate adhesive backed plates, should I apply a coat of poly or varnish? What keeps the corners of the tape from dog earring while I work on other parts? Advise please? John

[Jim Rogers]

I would say it depends on the look you want. The Admiral did not like the shiny copper look so I brushed on Modern Options Sophisticated Finishes Patina Green. It pretty much immeadiatley turns the copper green. Then I put on a coat of Poly. If you want it shiny I would guess plain wipe on poly. The dog ear issue comes down to just take care.

[John Carleton]

Thanks, good advice, especially the Admiral's advice.

[mtaylor]

From the photos I've seen of real copper hulls, at the waterline would be green.  Below would be more like a old copper penny which is darkened copper.

[John Carleton]

Jim, I am a bit behind you.Can I use Minwax water based Polycrylic clear matte protective finish, or should I use something else. John Carleton, Southport NC

[Jim Rogers]

1 hour ago, John Carleton said:

Jim, I am a bit behind you.Can I use Minwax water based Polycrylic clear matte protective finish, or should I use something else. John Carleton, Southport NC

That should work John.

Edited November 4, 2018 by Jim Rogers

[Jim Rogers]

That should work John. It is looking real good.