Not really, since anything they disagree with gets shot down. I agree that’s what would happen without veto power, but it’s effectively a worthless position to anyone trying to do right by the world.

So, you’re saying that OP, asking for advice on a simple clear coat, should just wing it and try to color match then paint the rubbed off copper themselves?

Cool. Great advice.

Nail polish needs UV to cure properly and it becomes glassy and will break over time. It might bond with the surface of the clip and pull little bits of paint up with it, making it look worse… and that’s only if it doesn’t get gooped on and look runny afterward.

You could, but I think that if you preserve it as-is, you’ll be happier.

I work on vintage guitars and other instruments. Wear and tear is called “patina,” which I’m sure you’ve heard. In years to come, you’ll come to enjoy that little bit that’s gone away… but if you try to fix it, it might get worse and you’ll end up like Calvin trying to cut his own hair.

I used to have one in my field. It would fly back and forth each evening scanning for prey. White and silent… until they started hooting and mating.

It’s a lost art form because it’s not easy to work with and you often have to buy it from specialty stores to get the good stuff. It’s made from insect carapaces. I use it when refinishing guitars for an aged, amber appearance.

This studio shot cracks me up. Look at his shadow on the backdrop behind him.

Beautiful owl. I wish I could be friends with one.

Get clear coat spray. Test a little in a spot that isn’t visible to make sure it doesn’t react with the surface negatively. Spray some onto cloth that won’t leave behind fibers or you’ll be sad, then wipe a little on a corner and make sure the material and surface coloring don’t react or run.

After you’ve let it dry, check it.

Hang it from a wire or something so you can get all sides in one pass.

Spray clear coat LIGHTLY.

Like… SUPER LIGHTLY. One small pass. Let it dry. Spray from about 6-8 inches from the clip and move your hand in one direction smoothly… left to right or whatever. Don’t do the hairspray thing where you’re just dousing it.

Look at the clip again, make sure you’re not messing it up.

Spray again LIGHTLY.

You don’t want to build up a thick goop on the outside or it will be awful looking and you’ll ruin your thing.

Let it dry.

Don’t handle it while it’s drying.

Did I mention to spray LIGHTLY? (It will make all the difference).

Don’t do this.

Edit: People, read my post. I’m saying this from experience. Don’t do this. Putting “maybe a couple of coats” of nail polish is a recipe for OP ruin their object if done poorly.

Don’t down vote me because you don’t like my tone. I’m trying to protect OP’s little treasure. Stop being so damned reactive and sensitive.

Yes. I started with 50/month using Autopilot to get in on the Pelosi investment portfolio. I am up 18% for the year.

Think anybody has the money to fight it? That’s what they’re banking on.

They do now.

Unnecessary.

Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Trump has concepts of a strategy for this and his boy RFK will see us through it.

Maybe Newsom can see if he can blame this on PG&E then bail them out afterward.

The number of people who don’t get it is about right.

No they don’t typically do that despite your belief that they do. My point stands. If it were singular, the question would be moot.

I didn’t contradict what you just typed despite what you think I intended.

Why don’t you just write “children” instead of 'child(ren)" since this really isn’t relevant if it’s an only child receiving everything.

Are you the child in question, perchance?

To be clear, it’s probably not ethical, but it’s also their choice who gets what.

Inflation or deflation always exist. The question is to what degree. I would revisit your understanding of this topic if possible.