Just a quick question: Clear coating my vinyl decals.

[Psyclist]

I have vinyl decals for my restoration. I've applied two coats of clear coat on them already.

Should I apply another layer or two in 24 hours after the clear coat has dried for extra protection?

TIA, Psyclist.

 

[screenman]

What type of laquer, single pack needs 72 hours before fully cured, twin pack less so. Leave it for too long and you will be painting onto a smooth hard surface, not good. If you do want more build after a few days I suggest a quick nib down with 4000 grit or a very fine painters scotch pad ( not the household type) before spraying.

All credit to you, it looks a nice finish.

 

[Psyclist]

What type of laquer, single pack needs 72 hours before fully cured, twin pack less so. Leave it for too long and you will be painting onto a smooth hard surface, not good. If you do want more build after a few days I suggest a quick nib down with 4000 grit or a very fine painters scotch pad ( not the household type) before spraying.

All credit to you, it looks a nice finish.

Thanks. It's clear lacquer is all I know. It says on the can to leave for 24 hours to harden. I want to make sure the vinyl's aren't peel-able, so my theory was that the more layers, the better.

 

[screenman]

If it is a rattle can (aerosol) then it is single pack, and unfortunately not very hard wearing. Build it up too quickly and you will get solvent block, I would say you are doing it correctly in leaving plenty of time to harden before the next coat. Personally I would try and get a car sprayer to put a layer of twin pack over it.

 

[Psyclist]

If it is a rattle can (aerosol) then it is single pack, and unfortunately not very hard wearing. Build it up too quickly and you will get solvent block, I would say you are doing it correctly in leaving plenty of time to harden before the next coat. Personally I would try and get a car sprayer to put a layer of twin pack over it.

Only thing is they'll charge me a lot just to do it But I'll have a go at leaving it to dry, then apply more coats. As long as it's done well enough I'll be happy with it

Cheers.

 

[screenman]

Most small bodyshops would flick a coat of laquer over that for £25 whilst they are doing something else. I promise you it would be worth it. Single pack laquer is very soft and will stay that way forever, you have a nice frame there. Penny worth of tar as they say.

 

[Psyclist]

Most small bodyshops would flick a coat of laquer over that for £25 whilst they are doing something else. I promise you it would be worth it. Single pack laquer is very soft and will stay that way forever, you have a nice frame there. Penny worth of tar as they say.

I will definitely think about it but it won't be that soon if I do as I have other things to buy unfortunately. And I agree very much. I'm very pleased with the result so far.