SamG
Finally riding a big boys bike
I don’t know if this is the appropriate section for this topic but I’m in the process of painting and wish to apply decals. Searching Google I find a variety of conflicting information so I thought I’d seek somebody here with first hand experience. I’m using rattle cans of Rust Oleum oil base enamel and applying vinyl (both stickers as well as transfer decals). I also wish to clear coat over the decal. The largest decal is 3”x1” Few questions….
1) Cure time to safely apply sticker/decal? I’m hearing as long as 30 days or more to fully cure and avoid outgassing, etc… The people at Rust Oleum advised to consult with the decal supplier. One said 30 days… the other said 2 days. I’m guessing 30 is safer!!!! I’m not only concern with proper outgassing but also with the paint delaminating as I peel the decal backing.
2) I’m assuming decals adhere better to a gloss finish as opposed to a matte finish?!?
3) Do they adhere any differently to paint vs. clear coat? I’m asking because I’d like to spray my clear within the magic hour then apply the decal at a later time with more clear over that. Or… should I hold off on the clear altogether and adhere the decals directly to the painted surface before spraying clear?
4) Or am I splitting hairs?
1) Cure time to safely apply sticker/decal? I’m hearing as long as 30 days or more to fully cure and avoid outgassing, etc… The people at Rust Oleum advised to consult with the decal supplier. One said 30 days… the other said 2 days. I’m guessing 30 is safer!!!! I’m not only concern with proper outgassing but also with the paint delaminating as I peel the decal backing.
2) I’m assuming decals adhere better to a gloss finish as opposed to a matte finish?!?
3) Do they adhere any differently to paint vs. clear coat? I’m asking because I’d like to spray my clear within the magic hour then apply the decal at a later time with more clear over that. Or… should I hold off on the clear altogether and adhere the decals directly to the painted surface before spraying clear?
4) Or am I splitting hairs?
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