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Tue Jan 31 2017 07:49 PM
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I have a recently-manufactured water transfer decal that I would like to add a little durability to. Does anyone have experience in applying automotive clear coat over a water transfer decal?
I'm a bit concerned that clear coat might be too "hot" for the decal, and could damage it. I'd also welcome suggestions for other clear coating products that any of you have used over water transfer decals (not referring to vinyl decals in this situation). Thanks for any help. John
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John, I have used many water transfer decals under clear with no problems. I have always made sure it has dried completely and put a light first coat of clear over them letting it set up before Appling a heavy coat. Most our basecoats are waterborne now and we use catalyzed clears over them everyday. Call me if any questions. Also if you look at the Sunoco Tokheim 850 in my collection photos, the large decals are water transfer with lots of clear over them.
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Agree with Mike. Applying initial light coat(s) is really important. The biggest issue is the clear flowing underneath the decal, light coats will create a barrier to prevent that. Sometimes, if Im concerned, Ill do a test piece first. Paul
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Thank you, Mike and Paul, for taking the time to help. It's great to be able to learn from your experience. I appreciate you both sharing. John
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Is this a decal you made with a printer? If so the ink may bleed when cleared. Try a test decal first. If they are new but like original water slide decals you will be fine doing as mentioned above.
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This is an original water transfer decal, Matt. So, I believe it will be O.K. Thanks for checking in. John
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John , I have used the Model Car Clears on Water soluble decals without any issue .
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Hi, Ed. Using a small rattle can of that would certainly beat mixing up some clear for the spray gun. Thanks for the idea. John
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