Clear Coating Decals

[70 STING]

Question:

My current build is not supposed to have a traditional glossy finish - it’s more of a semi gloss or satin. I’m wondering what will happen to the decals if I apply a semi gloss clear over them?  Will they appear cloudy, dull or perhaps blurry?

Thanks!

[Tojo72]

No not at all,convention says that you apply your decals to a gloss or a satin finish,then you overcoat with clear whatever your final finish will be.

[406 Silverado]

You should be just fine bud. I've done this a few times and have gotten no cloudiness or milkiness to them.

[stikpusher]

Exactly, the same thought… the topcoat should blend in the decals with the paint for the final finish.

[70 STING]

Thanks fellas. The body has a couple coats of semi gloss clear… I’ll go ahead with the decals and seal ‘em in with a final coat. 8^)