Can I Clear Coat Over Vinyl Decals

Vinyl decals were never intended to have a clear coat put on top as far as i can discover within product specifications.

Can i clear coat over vinyl decals. Hold the can six to eight inches from the surface and use thin coats so the paint. So today i m going to show you how to seal vinyl decals. After decal has been allowed to dry use a. May 20 2011 question i have a request from a customer to put a vinyl decal on an oak table top and clear it over.

And i ve yet to see any major issues. After decal is installed you must wait a full 24 hours for the water to dry out before you can clear over the decal. Can vinyl decals go between the base coat and clear coat. Clear coat over vinyl decal advice on how to apply and coat a decal on a wood table top.

Base coat then clear coat. Even if you use a very strong or outdoor vinyl it can still come up or not last as long over time. If you use them outside the outdoor weathering can take its toll too. Clear coating helps to protect the decal from peeling cracking or sustaining other damage from exposure to the elements.

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 understand that clearcoat actually aids in the stabilization of the base when applied within. However i ve seen many do it with great success for nearly 20 years. Here s my take on things.

Has anyone else. Install decals as shown in your order s enclosed instructions.