clearcoating over decals ??

[cscott]

trying to apply an indian decal on tanks, and then clearcoat over....problem is the clear area around the lettering remains dull and cloudy while the paint take the shine...i remember 1 restoration i cut each letter out applied them then clearcoated....does anyone know any way to coat these and make the clear area dissapear ? thanks chris

[exeric]

Chris, are you doing a 1500 wet sanding to the color coat before applying the decal? If so, there will be a noticable dull outline on the decal's boarder when cleared over. On early factory paint jobs, they did all of their finish work before applying the decals, and then used a copal varnish to seal the decal. You will have to apply the decal to a finished surface. Your paint supplier should have a glazing compound that is silicone, and wax free.

[cscott]

thanks eric , i will apply 1 coat of clear than apply the decal then a second coat..thanks