Philadelphia, PA. (April 25, 2005) - The powerful bronze sculptures created by Kansas sculptor Jim Bass are intended to last for years to come. But when welded bronze is continuously exposed to the blazing summer sun, freezing winters, driving winds and acid, there can be major problems conserving the artwork's original appearance. Problems that Mr. Bass has solved with PERMALAC, a new technical coating from Peacock Laboratories in Philadelphia, PA.

PERMALAC is a glossy, crystal clear, durable lacquer that can be painted or sprayed on steel, aluminum, copper, silver and bronze as well as steel, wood, terracotta and concrete. It contains UV and corrosion inhibitors that protect outdoor sculptures and other coated surfaces for a minimum of 10 years. Once applied, PERMALAC air dries to the touch in less than 5 minutes and dries hard to a highly durable finish in an hour or so, depending on the film thickness, temperature etc.

Mr. Bass is renowned throughout the Midwest for his striking heroic conceptions that anchor and identify many public spaces. His "Homage to Courage" was installed at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center in Grand Island Nebraska several years ago. "When I heard about PERMALAC I decided to try it. It lasts a lot longer than any other coating I've tried. Here in Nebraska, it can blow pretty hard, but I haven't seen any evidence of coating failure." Mr. Bass said.

PERMALAC is available in 12 ounce spray cans, quarts, gallons, 5 gallon containers or 55 gallon drums. In addition PERMALAC can be ordered in glossy, matte or satin finishes and is available in clear, black or red.

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