Polyurethane Over Vinyl Wrap

By lehua125 on sat jul 24 2010 1 52 am this is my first time building a set of boards i have stained the wood and coated with polyurethane.

Polyurethane over vinyl wrap.

Once you have your letters down and put clear varnish or the polyurethane over vinyl this material will shrink in hot weather. Applied over a vinyl wrap ppf can provide an extra layer of protection for your graphics though most companies recommend using ppf as a bra on areas more susceptible to the most abuse. There s a running debate on whether or not you should apply your clear coat over your vinyl decals. Let the paint totally cure dry before applying a poly clear coat to the top deck.

Do i have to poly over vinyl decal. Over time the varnish begins to wear away and the adhesive starts to go as well. For polyurethane you ll probably apply five to ten coats. You can use frog juice or cover it with a sheet of clear vinyl.

Let cure dry then apply the wraps and lightly clean then apply the vinyl wraps or decals. Personally i would do it but you ve got to consider how your clear coat might effect the decal down the line. When it shrinks and the hot sun reactivates the glue on the vinyl and the edges will start curling. Been there done it.

If your wrap begins to peel you can try applying additional coats of polycrylic to keep the vinyl down and protected but results can be mixed. If leaving your boards natural wood brush or spray minwax polyurethane on the wood board tops let cure for 24 hours and then lightly sand with 400 grit sand paper. Using ppf on the front bumper or the lower door panels will shield your wrap from chips and damage from gravel and other hazards of daily driving.