NCPTT

The conservation of the King Kamehameha I sculpture in North Kohola, Hawai`I demonstrates a dynamic of public involvement in conservation.

Phase 3 research interpreted test results, and developed a test protocol for analyzed coatings for treatments.

Phase 1 of this project used electrochemical characterization methods to evaluate coatings’ corrosion protective performance under conditions that directly emulated exposure to polluted atmospheres.

The conservation community has expressed general dissatisfaction and frustration in numerous forums over current protective coatings used in the preservation of outdoor bronzes.

This research addresses the continuing need for new coating strategies to protect outdoor bronzes from the effects of polluted environments.