Vinyl Decals Under Clear Coat

Wait 24 hours wet sand and level the cleared area.

Vinyl decals under clear coat.

Wet sand between color coat and final clear coats. On a wall decal sticker. The polyurethane tends to curl the edges of a vinyl sticker and with the lighter adhesive the strength of the adhesive can break down. Here s my take on things.

This will ensure long lasting adhesion. The epoxy will form a stronger bond with the floor than the decal can. We sell them in kits for hondas kawasakis yamahas suzukis harleys and more. Never use a store bought spray can clear 7.

Graphics under clear are easy to apply and easy to clear over. Let the epoxy cure for 24 hours. Finish the application with a layer of clear coat. Clear coating helps to protect the decal from peeling cracking or sustaining other damage from exposure to the elements.

Decals that fit your farings fenders headlights gas tanks. Why lose business because of costly artwork time. Let the decal sit overnight. However i ve seen many do it with great success for nearly 20 years.

And i ve yet to see any major issues. Vinyl decals were never intended to have a clear coat put on top as far as i can discover within product specifications. Customize your motorcycle paint projects with graphics that fit your customer s needs budget. We recommend using musclegloss s uv top coat remember to use only fleck or glass beads never non skid.

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. If you have a wall decal matte finish and not super strong adhesive use a very light coat of polyurethane. Apply 2 medium coats with a 5 to 10 minute flash time between coats. Only mount graphics to a flat well sanded color sanded surface.

With a few materials and a little of your time you can clear coat decals yourself. Don t do it in the 80s or 90s that s too hot. Removing decals under clear coat. Mod podge is another product that i have heard customers state they have used over their wall decal stickers.

Allow a 5 to 10 minute flash time between coats. Everyone wants to know how to seal vinyl decals. Apply your final wet coats and burry the decal in clear. I thought about making the tank and wet sanding through the clear coat to the decal and trying to peel it off.

Be sure not to go through to the decal. The best temperature for installing vinyl motorcycle graphics is 70 degrees. I ve got a motorcycle gas tank that has the decals clear coated over.