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Decal question
Posted by: Gary Schembs (---.clppva.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 01, 2016 08:04PM

Should I epoxy over a decal I apply?
Made a dropshot rod and got a personalized decal for it.

Thanks Gary

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Re: Decal question
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 01, 2016 08:27PM

yes, to protect it from scratching.

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Re: Decal question
Posted by: Donald La Mar (---.lightspeed.lsvlky.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 01, 2016 08:33PM

Yes. Some will apply a color preserver before the epoxy. I've done it both ways, with and without color preserver, and a coat of color preserver works better for me.

Without epoxy or spar varnish the decal will quickly fade, wear, and become unattractive.

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Re: Decal question
Posted by: Gary Schembs (---.clppva.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 01, 2016 08:33PM

10-4 Thanks

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Re: Decal question
Posted by: Tom Wewerka (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 04, 2016 09:26AM

YES and the put color preserver around the edges of the decal to protect the decal from epoxy getting under and lifting up the edge .

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Re: Decal question
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 04, 2016 05:32PM

If it is a "peel and stick" decal it is best to wait at least a couple of hours (overnite is even better) before applying the epoxy or any fluid to the decal. This because the adhesives are what is known as pressure sensitive, and take some time to really set up on the surface to which it applied.

If it is a "water slide" decal, of course wait until it is completely dry.

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