I can put on a coat of clear, then the decals to make them stick better, then a 2nd coat of clear over everything. The decals will be painted in place and ill have a glossy finish with a little added protection over. When dry, i apply the decal to the headstock using the normal procedure. Clear coating over decals mikes british motorcycle thoughts. Window film, decals, stickers, and clings also have solely decorative applications, letting you customize your windows with inspirational quotes, wild patterns, or simply bright splashes of color. An especially popular decorative application is a stained glass window film, giving your windows. Yes you can clear coat over stickers decals only catch is it will have the edge to it when you clear coat over it if your wanting the edge to not show give it 2 good coats let dry. Build thread here for this project, i had a custom waterslide decal made for it that i will be installing over the headstocks nitro clear coat.
Spray two to three coats of clearcoat paint over the area that has been scuffed, including the vinyl graphics, waiting five minutes between each coat. I simply put the decals on top of the powder coat on mine, works a treat. Window film, decals and clings youll love in 2020 wayfair. In this article we will cover why you may want to powder coat without removing an existing coating, what you need to consider before powder coating over an existing coating, and how you can powder coat over. On the other hand, due to its rough exterior, vinyl will not stick well to brick. Gloss coat to protect stickersdecals and decal finds rc.
Typically finishes that are designed to use a colored clear. Ive owned it since new, so i know for sure that it came that way from. Clear powder coat can, of course, be used as an added layer of protection over colored powder coats. I havent used a decal under clear in at least 8 years. For good decals, gloss coat, apply the decals, then gloss coat again. Clear coat safe for decals posted by anonymous on wednesday, july 5, 2006 11. The decal is fixed under the lacquer and seems to stay fine with no flaking. They are huge raiders fans, and i have some metalized raiders logos i bought on the net, and their names in vinyl decals i need to put on then clear. Clear coating helps to protect the decal from peeling, cracking or sustaining other damage from exposure to the elements. Inspect your air lines and ensure the air is clean and dry. Also, i dont wet sand the clear until after the 2nd coat. Coated yeti rambler tumblers cups by smallbatchyetis yeti stickers, monogram stickers, vinyl monogram. Ive got a motorcycle gas tank that has the decals clear coated over.
How to apply clear coat powder coating powdercoatingonline. I received a few pms asking which type of clear i used, the ppg brand shopline jc830 clear. The point is they are the same just applied in in a different process and because of that you will find powder coating. Clear powder coat protects your decal and makes it water resistant. Its an mjtwarmoth j bass with a matching body and headstock in charcoal frost. List of reasons you might want to clear coat over decals.
Clear lacquer smooth gloss 1kg powder coat coating. Where as painting is using the same pigmented powder suspended in in a solvent and sprayed on the item which cures over time and is then clear coated. Has anyone used vinyl as masking for powder coating. I always paint the window trim at the end after all the clear coating. Some could also argue that when clearcoating clear over a part that already has a high gloss powdercoated finish you are definately running the risk of inter coat adhesion problems. When the whole decal is adhered to the frame, give it a final rub all over to be certain that it is well stuck down. Clear coat can also add durability to a powder coat. If old clear coat is delaminating, or otherwise damaged, it is best to remove it all and start over with a base coat. I created this video using my logitech webcam software. I cut a cross out of stainless for my friends grave today. Powder coating over vinyl show your work uscutter forum. Those directions say to clear coat the decals whether water slide or vinyl. Again, when in doubt, apply the rule that states vinyl will generally adhere well to smooth, glossy and clean surfaces.
Sometimes it is required, chrome powders need a clear. I use tamiya x22 clear over tamiya acrylics and i use several different types of decals from the kit decals to chimneyville decals, accu scale, police decals to decals i produce on my computer, i give them a light gloss coat of acrylic clear followed by a coat. Bake the base color you are going to clear coat over for about 50% of total. Be sure to wet sand surface where decals will be installed using a 1,000 grit sand paper. Clear coating over vinyl decals antique outboard motor. Once thats cured i carefully wetsand the decals with the goal being to remove most not all of the clear coat on the decal but leave it on the paint.
If sanding the pc is a must, then ill just forget that and install the decals over the. Its a safari vehicle or mudbogger and youll be driving it deep into the mud daily, then clear coating. There is slight edge to the decal, but not any more than a 60s or 70s fender decals. Dear joe, i have some brake calipers that i powder coated, and i would like to add lettering and then add a clear powder coat and put in the oven and bake it. Bake the base color you are going to clear coat over for about 50% of total cure time recommended. Im going to polish it and lay his name in vinyl and powder coat over. Note that decals do not adhere quite as well to some powder coat finishes, so exercise particular care that you do not lift the decal. The reason i want to do clear coat over the decals is to protect them. I painted my chris craft challenger with reprotint paint.
Gloss coat with pledge floor care finish aka futureklearpledge revive it duration. Vinyl decal label application instructions electric arc arc flash. Clear coat over water trasfer decals how to paint your. Metal work powder coat stickers vinyl decal stickers tools arc welding.
Like little volcanoes on the surface of the powder coating. Personalized powder coated tumbler with name and initial. For clearcoating over decals our painter advises to do a mist coat first and let it dry thoroughly before applying more. Hold the can six to eight inches from the surface, and use thin coats so the paint doesnt run. Powder coating, phenolic, or polyurethane will last for a while, but when those fail they hard to remove.
The final clear coat can be whatever you want to use for the over. Powder coat over vinyl graphics i havent tried larger graphics, but smaller graphics work. Powder coatings are often formulated with additives that can affect adhesion of stickers, labels, clear coats, silk screens, etc. After the decal steps are finished, the locomotive can be lightly weathered as desired. Powder coating over oracal 651 vinyl thanks for watching, help me get started and subscribe join our group at. Install a scrap of your graphic on a similar surface and shoot some clear on top of the graphic. It can even enhance the look of a colored powder coating, such as by applying a high gloss clear coat over a gloss black coat. Im wondering if any of yall can recommend a source for topmount ie, over the clear coat decals that will play nice with powder coating. There are several instances when powder coating where multiple coats will be involved. Typically if you are coating with a gloss powder, the procedure is. I usually paint, decal, dip, pull the decal and clear.
The very short answer is that yes you can often times apply powder coating over an existing paint. But i have a couple of tumblers to do for my nephew and his soon to be wife. Vinyl decals are ok but not massively durable unless you get them printed on clear. It turns out that several factors determine whether or not its a good idea to powder coat over existing powder coat, and even then its really up to the judgment of the one seeking powder coating. And because im inclined to put decals over windows when im designing a livery, i even spray the windows. Powder coating tumblers clear coat over oracal vinyl ozark, rtic. How to clearcoat over vinyl graphics it still runs. So this might be a good solution to both the decal and the flat finish problems. Applying decals on powder coated frames singletrack. Clear coat can be applied over existing clear coat, as long as it is good condition. The main problem is that if you clear coat powder over the decals then the high temp usually damages the decals. My personal method ymmv is set the decals then put on 23 coats of clear. To clear coat or not to clear coat is the question.
Since the new tins are cleared without a solvent based clear the make up of the decal may have been changed. Apply clear coat in fine mist coats gradually building up apply clear coat in a couple of heavy coats. Then ill set the tank up sideways decal up and lay a very heavy coat of clear over the decal. Urethane clears bond to the base coat while it is still drying. Can vinyl decals go between the base coat and clear coat. You could go with an easier to remove coating like clear lacquer or uncatalyzed clear. Any coating applied over a mirror smooth surface like chrome will fail. Check out garry deans detail juice nation on facebook. The most common additive that causes this problem is wax. The surface should be wiped clean with a good solvent. With a few materials and a little of your time, you can clearcoat decals. Can someone tell me the best way to remove them with ruining the underlying paint.
Just wondering if anyone has sprayed 2k clear over vinyl decals. However, prior to doing so there are a lot of important factors to consider. Many hope that the answer is a simple yes or no, but the truth is a bit more nuanced. Clear coat over decals model railroader magazine model.
Preparing the surface for the decal and choosing a powder coating are also important considerations for the success of your project. Decals over or under clearcoat kzrider forum kzrider. It always used to be recommended that you can use clear varnish over decals. Often times, it is a clear coat for added protection and appearance. On my 1977 kz650c1 the tank decals are under the clear coat and the side cover and tail decals are over the clear coat. A lot of people have stickers on their hydroflasks, but these people usually have the smooth finish, mine is powder coat finish bumpy.
If you spray wet coats too early, the decal may bleed. My only reference to the powder coat was that the new decals may not be compatable with solvent based clear. Clear coat safe for decals finescale modeler essential. When the clear coat is thoroughly cured, apply the graphics. Clear coating over decals might work excellent for rim caps. Custom vinyl decals, powder coating, and engraving. Also be aware that if you are going to do the second method where you clear over the decals then any window trim painted before the clear will end up with a gloss finish.