Can I clear coat over my decals
We get asked a lot about clear coating decals
This is the process of covering the decals with a spray clear coat after they have been applied to the bike frame. It is frequently called varnish or lacquer. It can be applied with spray “rattle” can or the more professional spray gun and compressor combination.
For clarity all of the decals we supply can have a clear coat applied, yes! In fact we do recommend it.
For 2 main reasons.
- It will protect the decals from light scratches and marks / rubbing etc
- It will help to protect the decal edges from getting dirt under them and affecting the adhesive
It is worth noting that when applying a clear coat you can use a matt, satin or gloss, depending on which you use will change the overall appearance of the decals so please be aware when selecting the finish. i.e if you have a gloss decal and the apply a matt clear coat, the decal will show as matt.
We do hope this information helps answer your questions but if not please reach out and we will do our best to answer you queries, fill in the contact us form or email us me at martin@decalzone.co.uk.