how to prevent fading

[LowlyAssassin]

This is more a question / discussion thread
Recently I decided to pull my console boxes out of storage and put them on display
But then I thought.... What about fading, how can I protect against fading?
I can t just leave the curtains closed all the time
So I don't a little investigation, and found a company offering UV protective film, great I thought
I can put this on my windows instead of boxing up each individual item
I was just wondering how everyone else tackles this issue?
What other solutions are out there?
The company seems very good, they explain how fading happens and what causes it Here
And Here is the link to there UV protective Film, it comes supplied at a width of roughly 1.5 metres and costs 30GBP a meter, now I know that I could buy half a dozen retro games or half a game with this money but surely it's money well spent, Isn't it?
Any ideas, suggestions' stories your grandparents used to tell you?
Really guys we can't have too much information on this topic

[vhal_x]

In all honesty, I never have my blinds open Neighbours must think I'm a weirdo.

I don't have my blinds permanently closed because of my CEs though (although it helps), it's because the blinds are broken, so I can't roll them up unless I do it by hand, and with a 55inch TV in front of the window, I can't get in there to do it xx

[LowlyAssassin]

Originally Posted by vhal_x

In all honesty, I never have my blinds open Neighbours must think I'm a weirdo.

I don't have my blinds permanently closed because of my CEs though (although it helps), it's because the blinds are broken, so I can't roll them up unless I do it by hand, and with a 55inch TV in front of the window, I can't get in there to do it xx

But if your blinds did work
Would you be worried about fading?
And how would you go about preventing it / preserving your CE's?

[StayFree( ' 3')]

Very good topic as I think about this issue every now and then.

My mother is a huge metal head and has a collection of very rare autographed records framed on her wall (Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, etc.) with her windows always open. Those records are now sadly, completely faded.

I've learned from this lesson and currently have specially designed shutters that angles light to the ceiling. I wish I knew about this UV protective film you're mentioning as those shutters I mentioned cost me thousands...

[HIPPEEDUDE]

For me personlly,the little room where i keep everything i keep the curtains closed. The windows are left open for air circulation but,because the room is smallish i find it easier to just keep the curtains closed. I also have a 71 inch tv oposite the main window so the curtains are better closed anyway for better viewing pleasure
If,i was doing up a specific larger area for collections i would look at alternatives like UV film on glass,or something similar. Nothing worse than fading,blemishes or discoloration.

[LowlyAssassin]

Stay free indirect sunlight still let's the UV light in but its damage takes longer and is more evenly faded sonless noticeable

[SwiftDeath]

Originally Posted by LowlyAssassin

Stay free indirect sunlight still let's the UV light in but its damage takes longer and is more evenly faded sonless noticeable

Doesn't normal electric lighting produce a small amount of UV light?

I've always wondered if that would affect things given enough time

[LowlyAssassin]

Originally Posted by SwiftDeath

Doesn't normal electric lighting produce a small amount of UV light?

I've always wondered if that would affect things given enough time

Hmm I don't know as I use energy saving bulbs
I guess I shall have to research that

[LowlyAssassin]

Result 1 Source

All lamps will give off UV but incandescent lamps will give-off unmeasurably small amounts. Discharge lamps essentially all contain mercury and mercury in the discharge gives off UV. However, most lamps are enclosed in UV-absorbing glass, either as primary containment or as an outer enclosure (bulb), so very little gets beyond the outer bulb.
If any lamp emits more then almost no UV, it has to be marked (R in the US), and a warning given that it cannot be used in an open fixture - in other words, it must be used behind a UV absorber (usually what is called soft glass - similar to normal window glass).

Result 2
(Too much to quote)

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012...omes-to-health

[thefunk007]

I have just applied some of this to my windows:

Ultra UV Reduction Window Film

The solar film has a very slight neutral tint to it which will also help in reducing visible light and solar heat which are the other two main causes of fading - stops 99% of rays.