Vinyl decals were never intended to have a clear coat put on top as far as i can discover within product specifications.
Can you clear coat over vinyl wrap.
However if the vinyl is ever removed it will take much of the failing clear coat with it leaving the paint in.
Vinyl will stick to whatever you apply it to.
These images demonstrate the worst paint conditions that will keep you from getting a perfect vehicle wrap but there are more situations that can prevent a wrap from looking it s best.
Here s my take on things.
However i ve seen many do it with great success for nearly 20 years.
Hold the can six to eight inches from the surface and use thin coats so the paint.
Clear coat failure is not a candidate for a vinyl wrap.
The only option is new paint.
The question is how long.
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If you do decide to go with a clear coat we highly recommend testing the results on a separate piece of your vinyl wrap.
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.
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.
Primer has a close to microscopic texture to it and is intended to be painted over.
You can very easily cover this with vinyl and with a little care you can do so with little or no air bubbles with good adhesion.
Spray one coat onto your vinyl.
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I d get your colour and clear coat on the car and let it cure.
Allow that layer to dry completely before applying a second or third coat.
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