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Santa Ana <br /> Community <br /> Artist(a) <br /> Coalition <br /> 5. Spot Treatments &Additional Cleaning <br /> • Remaining areas with stubborn overpainting or damage will receive a secondary <br /> treatment with a stronger or adjusted solvent solution. <br /> • Additional rinsing and drying will be performed to ensure a stable foundation for <br /> restoration. <br /> 6. Mural Consolidation & Priming <br /> • ColorShield consolidant will be applied using an airless sprayer to stabilize and reinforce <br /> the paint layers. <br /> • If areas show signs of heavy wear, Mural Gel will be used to bond and strengthen the <br /> surface before in-painting begins. <br /> • The mural will be allowed to dry for 48 hours before continuing. <br /> 7. In-Painting &Artistic Restoration (Led by SACAC Artists &with Apprentices) <br /> • A custom color palette will be mixed on-site, ensuring that color matching aligns with <br /> archival photographs. <br /> • Using archival references, apprentices and lead artists will meticulously restore missing <br /> or faded details. <br /> • The original techniques and brushwork of the 2016 SACAC mural will be replicated to <br /> maintain artistic integrity. <br /> 8. Community Engagement & Storytelling <br /> • Community members will be invited to observe and participate in specific restoration <br /> phases, fostering a deeper connection to the artwork. <br /> • Apprentices will document oral histories related to the mural's significance, further <br /> preserving its cultural impact. <br /> 9. Final Consolidation & Protective Coating Application <br /> • Once in-painting is complete, a final ColorShield consolidant layer will be applied to unify <br /> the restored colors. <br /> • OverCoat anti-graffiti protection will be applied to safeguard the mural from future <br /> vandalism and UV damage. <br /> 10. Final Documentation & Archiving <br /> • A high-resolution scan of the restored mural will be created for archival and future <br /> conservation reference. <br /> • A final report detailing the restoration process, challenges, and solutions will be compiled <br /> for SACAC's records and community transparency. <br />