SANTA ANA COMMUNITY ARTIST(A) COALITION (2)

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