Clearcoat over viny decals?

[GF]

Can a Clearcoat be applied over a vinyl decal design? I have the option of masking and paint or use vinyl decals for my design.

GFollano

 

[LizardJedi]

I'm sure you could... but they don't need to be. Whats the reason?

 

[GF]

It's for a hockey goalie helmet and wanted more of a paint look by applying the clearcoat

GFollano

 

[JtotheP]

Yes, I've cleared over vinyl before on many props for the theme parks in Orlando. The clear was a UV protection Automotive clear (Matthews), which made it "tough as nails".

 

[CustomPropSculptorGuy]

Yes, I've cleared over vinyl before on many props for the theme parks in Orlando. The clear was a UV protection Automotive clear (Matthews), which made it "tough as nails".

Was going to type the same thing...

 

[GF]

thank you all, thats good news!

GFollano

 

[steveclaus]

I know this is common sense, however...
Many people apply vinyl with a soapy water solution. My only advice is, if you do put the vinyl on wet, make sure it is fully dry before applying a clear coat. Give it a couple of days to 'cure' if you can. I've seen bad things happen such as liquid rising to the surface after the clear coat has been applied and it's not pretty.
And, while I'm at it (this is my first post), please don't use Windex or any other glass cleaner to apply vinyl decals. While I thought that this too, was common sense, I've discovered that many of my customers didn't know any better and had been doing it all along. It wasn't until I talked to returning customers that complained of decals falling off that I realized what they were doing. Anything with alcohol in it will gradually eat the glue on the back of the vinyl.

steveclaus
vitalsigns

 

[CustomPropSculptorGuy]

Hhahahaha - Imagine doing a total vehicle wrap and the boss man at the shop handing you a nice big bottle of 409 -

Just saying - imagine that sweetheart of a project... LoL