Clearcoat over decals?
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Clearcoat over decals?
I've got some nice die-cut decals for my tourpak, and I want to clearcoat over them for weatherproofing and to prevent peeling.
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Anyone got advice on clearcoating? Is there some rattlecan spray clearcoat that will come out nice, or do I need to shell out for a professional to do it?
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Anyone got advice on clearcoating? Is there some rattlecan spray clearcoat that will come out nice, or do I need to shell out for a professional to do it?
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From: Bellevue, NE
RE: Clearcoat over decals?
I had a pro do mine. \\; Not afraid to tackle the unknown but I was really thinking I could screw this one up. \\; I've never done any paint work.
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RE: Clearcoat over decals?
Paint is definitely something I prefer to let the pros do. If I screw a bolt up, I can always tap it or replace it. i screw paint up...Im going to end up shelling out alot of money anyway so letting a pro do it the first time seems cheaper.
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RE: Clearcoat over decals?
I'd let the pro's do it. \\; Surface prep is as important as spraying the clearcoat. \\; Plus, if you have any contaminants in your equipment, you'll hose the job.
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From: Twin Cities, MN
RE: Clearcoat over decals?
Good point Silvertip!! \\; I know enough to do it right, and know that a professional will do it once!! \\;
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I've clear-coated over decals before with a $10 spraycan from a paint supplier. \\; I was instructed to lightly scuff \\;the surface (1,000 grit sandpaper/sponge) before applying the decal, wiping it with solvent prior to applying, then clear-coating in multiple layers every 30 minutes. \\; The tank I re-painted turned out really well, and the decals were finished well too. \\; However, I had a pro do another project of clear-coating, and for $150 I had a professionally done job with no time lost. \\; I dropped the parts off and two days later I had them ready to assemble.
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Go Pro!!
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I've clear-coated over decals before with a $10 spraycan from a paint supplier. \\; I was instructed to lightly scuff \\;the surface (1,000 grit sandpaper/sponge) before applying the decal, wiping it with solvent prior to applying, then clear-coating in multiple layers every 30 minutes. \\; The tank I re-painted turned out really well, and the decals were finished well too. \\; However, I had a pro do another project of clear-coating, and for $150 I had a professionally done job with no time lost. \\; I dropped the parts off and two days later I had them ready to assemble.
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Go Pro!!
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watch it with the decals they have to be paintable or solvents will lift the glue and wrinkle them
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RE: Clearcoat over decals?
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watch it with the decals they have to be paintable or solvents will lift the glue and wrinkle them
watch it with the decals they have to be paintable or solvents will lift the glue and wrinkle them
Once the second fog sets, you can lay a clean first coat. The two fog coats will seal the decal and keep it from lifting.
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