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Saw this just the other day and it still looks like new, amazing!
Saw this just the other day and it still looks like new, amazing!
lacquer over decals
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marc two tone
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Innit!
for those still not sure if powdercoating is a good option for frame/fork longevity of appearance..see above comment.
Innit!
for those still not sure if powdercoating is a good option for frame/fork longevity of appearance..see above comment.
DarrellHoth
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I recently purchased a decal kit. The seller claims that I should apply the decals on the base coat and then apply the clear coat over the decals. A bodyman told me that the chemical reaction of the clear coat over the decals will shrivel the decals. What is your opnion? Thanks
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Apply the decals on the basecoat, then then apply the clearcoat, first of all apply a very light dust coat over the decals, to seal them in, the only time they will shrivel up because
1: an excessive amount of thinners in the 2k clear coat will eat into the decals, hence the reason for applying a very light coat (less thinner content) seals the decals in. A word of warning, do not be tempted to reduce the amount of thinner in the clear coat, as this will create other issues with poor application (orange peel) remember the ambient tempreture is critical as well, this includes the tempreture of the frame, always refer to the product infomation provided with the clear coat. the correct application tempreture allows the thinner to evaporate quickly, thinner is only a means of transporting the paint from the gun to the frame.
2: cheap decals will always be more likley to react to any kind of solvent thinner (avoid them, its not worth it)
Please pm me if you need anymore advice, I dont mind helping felow Retrobikers out.
Stuart
Apply the decals on the basecoat, then then apply the clearcoat, first of all apply a very light dust coat over the decals, to seal them in, the only time they will shrivel up because
1: an excessive amount of thinners in the 2k clear coat will eat into the decals, hence the reason for applying a very light coat (less thinner content) seals the decals in. A word of warning, do not be tempted to reduce the amount of thinner in the clear coat, as this will create other issues with poor application (orange peel) remember the ambient tempreture is critical as well, this includes the tempreture of the frame, always refer to the product infomation provided with the clear coat. the correct application tempreture allows the thinner to evaporate quickly, thinner is only a means of transporting the paint from the gun to the frame.
2: cheap decals will always be more likley to react to any kind of solvent thinner (avoid them, its not worth it)
Please pm me if you need anymore advice, I dont mind helping felow Retrobikers out.
Stuart
