Clearing over aftermarket decals

[mopar01lee]

Ok im getting ready to do the decals on my General lee build.

an there a 2 step decal white layer an then the color . im wanting to kw what is the best way to clear over them ..

i have a ppg paint on the body an will be using settin solution......

i will be useing BOYD'S HIGH GLOSS CLEAR .. FROM TESTORS.. thinned for airbrushing...

any help would be great... ive never cleared over decals ..

:Later Days ..Davin

[highway]

This is probably a long shot Davin, but is there any spare decals on the sheet like a spare license plate that you won't use?? If there might be a spare or extra, try using the clear on a spare body over the decal and see if there are any problems. Sorry I can't offer any better advise.

[Mooneyzs]

I personally us all PPG basecoat clear coat paints.... DBC and Omni lines on my models. on build that I use decals either from the kit or Slixx decals. I spray my coats of base, clear the paint with 2 or three coats, let it dry apply my decals then add another 3 or 4 coats of clear and color sand and buff out. I have never had any trouble with the PPG Concept 2020 Ureathane Clear on my decals or builds. My last car that I clear and decaled I decided to Color sand the clear with 200 grit paper and decided to lay the decals down on that smooth surface since I was going to clear over them. Worked great and hoping to possibly get to color sand and buff the model out today.

[djway3474]

If you are using decals printed on the Alps printer many inks, especially white will react with the clear you are going to use and will react with some other clears. I found a simple solution to decal reactions. Coat with Future floor polish. I have not had a reaction with any clear since I started this.

Brush on a coat, let dry, brush another thick coat and then let dry for at least a day. This also adds extra strength to the decal during the application process.

Trim close to the decal and apply. Let dry then apply your clear.

I have yet tried a clear that reacted with this process.

Have fun.

Dwayne

[roadhawg]

If I'm not mistaken, Boyd's High Gloss Clear is an enamel, in which case the white areas of your decals will turn yellow over time.

[Customman]

Hey Guys,

I have a set of decals that I printed, can I airbrush a couple coats of Tamiya clear over them for protection. Has anyone ever tried it before.

George