Protection from sunlight

Hi,

I just bought a full Smart Doll in a cocoa skintone and a cinnamon body whose heads are coming in the mail. I was wondering how I could exhibit both of them while considering that sunlight could harm them. I don't want to put them back in their boxes for the day. Like, can I get them out in a room with a window that's covered by curtains ?

Thanks for your knowledge and your advice,

Resilient

Hello,

They should be ok if they are not left in direct sunlight but having them in a room with the curtains closed is where I keep mine and she has been fine.

There's another post about this, but I'm currently having the "brain-farts" and just got home from work, too. 

3M makes peel-and-stick window film that can block UV rays, which is what yellows vinyl. If you aren't able to/allowed to, it can also be taped up instead.

There are other brands/manufacturers out there, also. Amazon should have some varieties. 

Thanks for the response.

Leaving them smack-dab against the uncovered window is not a thing to do but can I leave them six feet away from it ? I don't think I'll always want to display them without some sunshine. Is that something one can do ?

Thanks.

4 minutes ago, battrastard said:

There's another post about this, but I'm currently having the "brain-farts" and just got home from work, too. 

3M makes peel-and-stick window film that can block UV rays, which is what yellows vinyl. If you aren't able to/allowed to, it can also be taped up instead.

There are other brands/manufacturers out there, also. Amazon should have some varieties. 

Okay. Does the peel alternative remain ''peelable'' for a long time ? Something like 5 years, let's say. I might move after a long while and I'll want to be able to leave with the windows in a good state.

What is the taped up thing ?

Thanks.

 

3 minutes ago, Resilient said:

Okay. Does the peel alternative remain ''peelable'' for a long time ?

No. It's like tint for cars, once it's on, it takes a lot of hard "elbow grease" and literally an act of god to get it off and leave a clean look.

3 minutes ago, Resilient said:

What is the taped up thing ?

Literally, don't peel it, just use some clear tape on the edges to hold it in place.

I could but do you think the window film would work ?

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This brand is "static cling" which means there's no adhesive to worry about remaining on the glass if/when you remove it. 

It's said to block out 95% of UV and 80% of infrared light, so it'll work really well to protect the Kiddos, too. (Along with helping cut down your energy bill!) 

 

Hi,

I'll check this out. Thanks.

Resilient