Clearcoating over vinyl decals on carbon fiber.
12-11-04, 03:04 PM
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I was wondering what to use for clearcoating vinyl decals placed on carbon fiber. I put some thin cut vinyl decals on my wheels(HED3, HED DEEP), but I think a few layers of clear coat would keep them from getting cut/scraped over time.
Can I use something from a spray can from an auto, or hardware store?
Thanks!
Can I use something from a spray can from an auto, or hardware store?
Thanks!
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12-12-04, 08:51 AM
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Just popping this up.
Again, any ideas on what to clearcoat with that won't crinkle vinyl decals.
Thanks
Again, any ideas on what to clearcoat with that won't crinkle vinyl decals.
Thanks
12-12-04, 07:00 PM
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I have been pursuing the same question for some time on a repaint. The answers are twofold.
Motorcycle shops and lettering shops say that almost any clear will work on any vynyl.
Auto shops say that they are incompatible.
Thus far I have had a lot of evidence supporting the motorcycles(finished product) and the auto shops when pressed say they havent tested.
The thing to be aware of is if you are doing any form of coloring, watch for a sunlight resistant dye/ink. One sign shop says he trusts Sherwin WIlliams, second being Martin Senour(what our car shop uses).
Motorcycle shops and lettering shops say that almost any clear will work on any vynyl.
Auto shops say that they are incompatible.
Thus far I have had a lot of evidence supporting the motorcycles(finished product) and the auto shops when pressed say they havent tested.
The thing to be aware of is if you are doing any form of coloring, watch for a sunlight resistant dye/ink. One sign shop says he trusts Sherwin WIlliams, second being Martin Senour(what our car shop uses).
12-12-04, 09:22 PM
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EDIT
I hope nobody read my post, because I got it wrong. I just spoke to the panel beater
again, and he only had a problem clear-coating over one particular set of stickers, but
all others are ok. I'm not sure how he does it, but he said he very delicately
roughing up of the sticker with a very, very fine scourer before applying the clear.
I once put some sticky, clear plastic film over some old Columbus SLX tubing stickers that were 'dying', and it seemed to work ok. The film is that stuff that kids put on their school books (we call it "contact"), but the adhesive isn't weather proof, so it occasionaly requires redoing if you get stuck in heavy rain.
I hope nobody read my post, because I got it wrong. I just spoke to the panel beater
again, and he only had a problem clear-coating over one particular set of stickers, but
all others are ok. I'm not sure how he does it, but he said he very delicately
roughing up of the sticker with a very, very fine scourer before applying the clear.
I once put some sticky, clear plastic film over some old Columbus SLX tubing stickers that were 'dying', and it seemed to work ok. The film is that stuff that kids put on their school books (we call it "contact"), but the adhesive isn't weather proof, so it occasionaly requires redoing if you get stuck in heavy rain.
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12-13-04, 08:42 AM
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Hey thanks for the replies! I'm not too keen on roughing the decals, even using super fine (they are very thin vinyl-hence my wanting to cover them). I hadn't thought of using plastic film so, I may give that a go.
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You do realize that you're talking about clear-coating your stickers to prevent damage, right?
Damage. To stickers.
Damage. To stickers.
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Originally Posted by Beerman
You do realize that you're talking about clear-coating your stickers to prevent damage, right?
Damage. To stickers.
Damage. To stickers.
12-13-04, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Beerman
You do realize that you're talking about clear-coating your stickers to prevent damage, right?
Damage.......to stickers.
Damage.......to stickers.
..that's why Pinarellos and Colnagos look so good.Some stickers can also be really hard to get and relatively expensive.
Ever tried getting some Columbus tubing stickers? More expensive than a BMW badge.
About 5 years ago I spent a month on Adobe Photoshop making Columbus SLX stickers, and
it was worth it.
