Clear Coat Over Vinyl Wrap

Clear coating vinyl clear coat must be compatible with vinyl graphics.

Clear coat over vinyl wrap.

Varnish over graphics is not recommended although people have done it. Clear coat also has a reputation for changing the way light is reflected off of the vinyl changing the way the colors appear. And i ve yet to see any major issues. The full color high definition graphics pop like a professional artist hand crafted it for you and the adhesive backing holds them firmly in place even though they.

Here s my take on things. Some clear coats utilize a hot solvent which can penetrate the applied vinyl and attack the adhesive system. If you do decide to go with a clear coat we highly recommend testing the. 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.

Unfortunately the clear coating tends to fill in stamped patterns which can dull the 3d quality of your design. 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. Vinyl decals were never intended to have a clear coat put on top as far as i can discover within product specifications. Wait four hours after the last coat is sprayed before handling the area.

How to apply clear vinyl wrap. Hold the can six to eight inches from the surface and use thin coats so the paint doesn t run. Always make sure that you test the clear coat with the vinyl used. 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.