Clear Coat Over Vinyl Wrap
How to apply clear vinyl wrap.
Clear coat over vinyl wrap. Wait four hours after the last coat is sprayed before handling the area. I ve tried it and seen others clear over vinyl decals numerous times. Clear coating vinyl clear coat must be compatible with vinyl graphics. Always make sure that you test the clear coat with the vinyl used.
Most cast vinyl used for vehicle wraps will only adhere well to paint that is in original oem or like new or very good quality condition. 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. And i ve yet to see any major issues. In today s post we ll go over some issues that can t be corrected with vinyl wraps and those parts of your car or truck that you re better off not trying to wrap.
Unfortunately the clear coating tends to fill in stamped patterns which can dull the 3d quality of your design. Varnish over graphics is not recommended although people have done it. If you do decide to go with a clear coat we highly recommend testing the. Hold the can six to eight inches from the surface and use thin coats so the paint doesn t run.
Here s my take on things. Vinyl decals were never intended to have a clear coat put on top as far as i can discover within product specifications. Some clear coats utilize a hot solvent which can penetrate the applied vinyl and attack the adhesive system. However i ve seen many do it with great success for nearly 20 years.