Originally Posted by
Jicafold
Maybe it was the type of decals he used. Like maybe they were water based transfer type. I used vinyl adhesive type decals and put clear coat over them without a problem.
I've clearcoated thousands of water slide decals over the past 50 plus years on model cars, bikes, etc. and never had an issue with the clearcoat causing them to lift, curl, crinkle, etc. I use clear enamel, usually Testors, Krylon or Rustoleum.