Vinyl Decals Under Clear Coat

Apply 2 medium coats with a 5 to 10 minute flash time between coats.

Vinyl decals under clear coat.

This will ensure long lasting adhesion. The best temperature for installing vinyl motorcycle graphics is 70 degrees. Wet sand between color coat and final clear coats. We recommend using musclegloss s uv top coat remember to use only fleck or glass beads never non skid.

Why lose business because of costly artwork time. Never use a store bought spray can clear 7. Only mount graphics to a flat well sanded color sanded surface. I thought about making the tank and wet sanding through the clear coat to the decal and trying to peel it off.

On a wall decal sticker. Mod podge is another product that i have heard customers state they have used over their wall decal stickers. And i ve yet to see any major issues. If you have a wall decal matte finish and not super strong adhesive use a very light coat of polyurethane.

When you add decals to your motorcycle or other vehicle as décor you will want to add a clear coat over the top of the decal. Don t do it in the 80s or 90s that s too hot. Clear coating helps to protect the decal from peeling cracking or sustaining other damage from exposure to the elements. I ve got a motorcycle gas tank that has the decals clear coated over.

The epoxy will form a stronger bond with the floor than the decal can. Wait 24 hours wet sand and level the cleared area. We sell them in kits for hondas kawasakis yamahas suzukis harleys and more. Removing decals under clear coat.

Allow a 5 to 10 minute flash time between coats. However i ve seen many do it with great success for nearly 20 years. Here s my take on things. Customize your motorcycle paint projects with graphics that fit your customer s needs budget.

Can someone tell me the best way to remove them with ruining the underlying paint. Let the epoxy cure for 24 hours. John jolley hobbyist port saint john florida. Be sure not to go through to the decal.

Graphics under clear are easy to apply and easy to clear over. With a few materials and a little of your time you can clear coat decals yourself. Vinyl decals were never intended to have a clear coat put on top as far as i can discover within product specifications. Let the decal sit overnight.

Well today we are going to share not just one way but three different ways you can seal your vinyl decals. The polyurethane tends to curl the edges of a vinyl sticker and with the lighter adhesive the strength of the adhesive can break down. Finish the application with a layer of clear coat.