How To Clear coat Over Vinyl Decals / Stickers

How To Clear coat Over Vinyl Decals / Stickers
Hi Guys, in this video we will be taking a look at How To Clear coat Over Vinyl Decals / Stickers the methods used in our body shop to achieve the best results , all tooling and sandpaper ect needed and also the proper paint gun setup information you'll need for the perfect flow coated decals / stickers
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I don't know mate, I cant see how anyone would not like this type of content after all we are getting a pro painter showing how to do this and it's free!! what's not to like 😲😣

[@neilwharton720]

Have to say Tony, I’ve been painting cars for over 40 years and every time I watch your videos I learn something 👌👌👌

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Wow buddy that’s awesome to hear yano wish I’d had the chance to work with guys like yourself when I started mate with all those years of knowledge

[@curtisgoldson3436]

Thank you !!! I just bought new vinyl to replace my mustangs cracked racing stripes BUT the new ones don’t have as much of a shine that I would like them to have so I decided to try a high gloss top coat. After watching your vid I am confident enough to attempt this over the vinyl. Thank you again !!!

[@niff2966]

Love when you do bike parts as that's what I'm into. I'm learning a lot watching you Tony, keep it up and keep it between the hedges.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Lol thanks man and I’m have more bike content soon mate too we do a lot of them at the shop

[@outboardfixer]

As good and SIMPLE an explanation as I have seen...to the point. Getting that VERY light coat on those decals seems to be the secret to coating over vinyl decals.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samxsin4304]

You are a LEGEND. I am just about to start a guitar build and was needing to put a decal on and this tutorial was a life saver. Thank you!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

your very welcome mate

[@aliriopolsbroek3996]

Thanks for the tips. i am just about to do a similar project. And your info really helps me to get the courage needed

[@glennmarshburn6113]

Perfect timing for my first time

[@ukvinersmart7571]

Fantastic job mate, top quality step by step guide too. Started painting 23 years ago and you sir have just given me one of the best lessons ive ever had. Much appreciated pal 👍👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks man that’s awesome lol and your welcome buddy Thankyou for watching

[@TheOriginalDaveJ]

How fitting that I came across (not literally) this video. About to place decals on a Ducati tank. Cheers bud.

[@thinusdiedericks3240]

Currently busy with a project and had Fish eyes on the Vinyl application. It is clear i went to heavy on my coats from the beginning. Thanks for the tips. i am going to redo this and will try give feedback tomorrow.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad the video has helped and let me know how you get on

[@jamesmarkum354]

I was just really trying to see how to put my decals on with the clear coat really been helpful thank you thank you thank you

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Happy to help!

[@bradyjones217]

Thanks for the video brother. I'm redoing a 1970 Bonneville that I've had for more years than I care to remember. I bought a set of factory decals for the whole bike. I want the seamless painted on look and you made it possible. Cheers from Alabama USA.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Your welcome Brady and greetings from across the pond

[@kristofkellhammer9208]

Sadly I wasn't able to watch the premiere but I set a notification so I don't miss this vid. And just as I expected, as usual an awesome vid with a lot of helpful tips! Thank you so much for helping us being able to achieve better results 😉🤙

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Your welcome mate that’s what the channel is all about fella

[@peachy3143]

Watched this video and did a full colour change on my cbr f4 .. never painted anything before of this magnitude but I did everything you said .. my bike look’s immaculate and the finish is impeccable.. everyone as commented on the finish .. your vids are mint

[@8713Thomas]

I’m painting my fairings as we speak. Glad I stumbled across this, I’ve left the primer to go off over night and today is going to be colour.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Nice mate hope all goes well buddy

[@8713Thomas]

@@TonysRefinishingTV haven’t got a booth, so I’ve got two chairs and a bar to secure the fairings. Bit low for me, so back is hurting! Haha

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Lol we’ve all been there mate hanging parts however we can

[@gatekeeper65]

That's the way I've always done it. It's really not a lot more work for the excellent result you get from doing it that way. Take care and have a great day.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Awesome always good to see others that put that little Extra effort in and you to have a nice week

[@ze_german2921]

Tomorrow, i will paint my first Flow Coat on a black Honda Prelude. Wet Sanded everything with P1000. I can't wait. Been learning lots of little tricks from ya

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Make sure your guns mega clean when flow coating over white or black mate

[@benrage5373]

Really helpful this as juat repainted a mountain bike frame and was scared to lacquer over the vinyls

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad it’s helped you Ben 🙂

[@ZachDxn]

Your finish looks outstanding, a true pro!

[@benngunn8408]

Like the way these tips are straight and to the point... thanks.

[@stephencarre7307]

Just what i wanted to know if to lightly rub down the decals but ive got it sussed now thank you very much also your very explanatory for the novice which is great.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

your welcome Stephen and hope its helped mate

[@MURDOCK1500]

Good call on the flow coat. It makes all the difference

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Definitely bud makes the job

[@mattcc6603]

Great info for us "gunless wonders" - I can scuff up 2k gloss base with 1000 grit, apply vinyl and clear over. Many thanks.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad to help

[@glennmarshburn6113]

Great info at the right time for me. Just doing this for the first time.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garypollentine194]

I used to put gold and silver mix in my clear coat only on extra special jobs I found mixing different dusts give a special fin

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Yeah they can give a nice little added sheen over the colours mate if you add a spot in to your mix

[@pandapaintsautobodyrepaira2416]

I did this on a honda for a customer.something satisfying clearing over a decal :)

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Oh yes definitely mate looks awesome and so much more practical too

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Love all your work Tony....keep it up

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thankyou man appreciate that buddy hope things are going well for you mate

[@Multi-Skill-Bill]

Hello SWC!

[@anthonysilva7213]

Thanks for the tips, going to do my first decals on an old Yamaha oil tank.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Good luck!

[@SD-vg4xc]

Great video and even better timing just about to start you guys rock it

[@franksm2001]

Never saw this before, adding clear over decals. Thanks for posting it, man, Great work !

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Your welcome and Thankyou for watching

[@johnnyh2671]

Good to see more videos again from yourself mate really enjoy them keep them coming

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Nice to hear mate thankyou and there’s plenty more

[@johnnyh2671]

@@TonysRefinishingTV how u finding that multi mix mate, ive been using dynacoat and absolotely hate it so ive just ordered some of this multi mix on your reviews, i just hope drying times are good as i dont work in a booth like yourself and therefore dont have the luxury of a bake cycle 🤣

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Yeah it’s good mate no complaints ya from me so far fella

[@kimojoseph8057]

Awesome 👏 job tony my 4 years doing this trade I’ve never done motorcycle 🏍 parts but by watching that video you give me a motivation to do now I really enjoyed that video keep it up much love to you and your family respect ✊ bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨👊👊👊👊👊👊👊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🏍🏍🏍🏍🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thankyou man really awesome to hear it’s given you inspiration to do more fella get out there and smash it buddy

[@gerardrusso9642]

just what i needed in using 2k clearcoat over decals on a rc boat

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad we could help

[@mickgerard6696]

Beautiful paint job that will last a lifetime cause it was done right!

[@armarra]

Anot good video. I worked out the p1000 is just 1000gritvwet n dry. Good to see how its done.

[@willsachs]

Stunning job Tony! Thanks for sharing and explaining in detail. I learned a lot from your videos, which has helped my work improve immensely.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

That’s awesome buddy so glad they help you guys

[@ArronAdams1990]

Love watching the bike stuff, i want to do a spray job on my bike but wasn't sure how to go about clear coating over decals so this video helped a lot! Liked!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Awesome fella glad it’s helped mate

[@scottbrooks3402]

Great shine on that Tony, really is a glass like finish, top job, I'm sure the bike owner will be made up with that job 👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

I hope so too mate lol 😂

[@shandybills]

Wow, your paint work is really top notch, fantastic video and looks so easy to do (for you). Great stuff.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks David

[@anthonybirchall1605]

Love the Sagola 4600 in the bronze colour with your logo on!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks dude 👌

[@hillbillycustom1730]

So glad to see you back at it brother.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thankyou fella

[@bornfree3124]

Nice, i am doing clear over my Ram Heads on my Ram truck.

[@denniscrossland3587]

Very clearly explained and excellent camera work.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thankyou Dennis I try my best

[@ryannichols8315]

Everyone has their own ways of getting their best results. Personally I used to do it this way. But I've found that it's not necessary to sand smooth the edges for it to look fantastic. I just switch from using a production clear to a glam clear. Put on a dry tack coat, then 3 more coats gradually thicker. And just a little nib and rub. People are amazed at the shine results. And if I can hold onto the parts for a couple extra days to gas off. Add a couple coats of ceramic gel wax. Adds a touch more depth, but I mainly do it because customers suck at keeping it that way. And the ceramic wax helps them keep it fresh.

[@sekaf4125]

Turned out perfect ! How many coats can a guy go?

[@leep6875]

Another boss job tony, the videos and content are just getting better and better, please keep em coming mate

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Good to hear mate that’s why I’ve just built a whole new editing setup mate so I can make more and better content for you guys and hopefully make the channel blossom abit lol

[@Millsbritish4x4]

Great Video, really helps, as I have a project that requires this type of work!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Your very welcome mate

[@adrianhewson5133]

Absolutely stunning finish Tony. I’m learning loads from your clear and well presented videos, thanks buddy 💥👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thankyou fella glad you enjoy the content mate

[@wingandhog]

Saved this video. I am looking for ideas for when I DIY paint my Harley

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad I could help

[@diggingwales2806]

Lovely job mate that sagola is something else 👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks mate and yes there awesome guns fella

[@BrianMikasa]

Does this apply to spraying parts that don't have decals as well? As far as sanding down after 3 coats and then hitting it again with 2 more coats of clear?

[@lm74works54]

Really good video, looking to do some stencil work on art projects 👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Nice mate and Thankyou

[@rebelracing7955]

Very informative! Will really help when I apply HD tank decals later next week. Thanks!!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks man glad it’s helped

[@rebelracing7955]

@@TonysRefinishingTV NP, keep up the great work!!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks man I will

[@hillbillycustom1730]

That rite brother take pride and do your best great job. Hope all goes s well.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

I always do mate and yes I’m all good man hope you are too

[@hillbillycustom1730]

Yes you do and glad to here all is well

[@stephenjones5348]

It’s nice to see a job done right and more really impressed 😀

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Lol thanks mate glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisbrook7639]

Another top video and yet again I have learnt something new. Keep up the great work

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Awesome fella always great to hear the videos help you guys on some way

[@paulquick1945]

Thank you that has helped me with a job I have coming in 👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

No problem Paul

[@cozziekid]

Look great Tony. I learn a lot from your videos and really enjoy the content.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks buddy glad they help and you enjoy the videos too man

[@alnaveckyjr3347]

Great job do you clear the tunnel of the tank and the underside of the panels and fenders. Thanks

[@rebootmoto]

good guy Tony. Be like tony everyone.

[@richgarton]

Really useful video. I’m looking forward to using these tips when I do my next job! Thanks!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad they helped mate

[@user-in7hl5ys2k]

Outstanding finish

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks fella

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

Brilliant tutorial mate.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks fella

[@andrewstockton1801]

Another fantastic result Tony, great content sir

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks fella good to see you hear again to mate

[@jamiebeddingham5838]

Thanks interesting video seen videos on flowcoats from other utubers a long time ago but you explained it really well but as always made it look so easy don’t be fooled 😀

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Lol thanks mate and for me it’s gotta be more than a video buddy if it doesn’t give you guys some insight or knowledge it’s just a random upload

[@andreasbrander9819]

Great job! Going to do clear over decals soon and this was wery informative, thanks!

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Your very welcome mate thanks for joining us

[@santosmichel8412]

a little late just seen this looks great ,how long does the decals last under a good quality clear ,better question is how long does whole thing last before you start seeing cracks peeling etc?

[@ianleatherland7811]

Lovely finish on them mate, I would of loved to watch you putting on the base coat and applying graphics ,but we can’t have everything can we , well done and great job as usual 👌

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Il be doing more involved videos mate like this from now on so next time I get some il film it all mate

[@dexterjairam627]

Another great tutorial Tony. I would like to see how you laid out the decals though

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Coming soon in another bike video mate I wasn’t going to film this one tbh but thought it would make for a good video and I’d already fitted the decals like a muppet lol

[@mr.chisels729]

Nice work and thanks for the info! Got some recording console panels with decals I'd like to clearcoat.

[@rickhehnly4838]

Just did my bike with your video turned or awesome thank

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Glad it helped!

[@dirtbikechopper2012]

Just now seeing your channel and was wondering about my predicament. Freshly painted tank, fresh 2k clear, fresh cut n buff, was looking beautiful, just like a pro... then I scratched it doing a photo shoot. Grrr !! (among other four letter words lol). Going to put a 1 inch(2.5cm) sticker on it to cover the oopsie because I can`t match the color cheaply...Should I sand the entire tank to re-clear or could I get away with just sanding the area the sticker needs to cover and just clear that little bit ?

[@stuartengland270]

Informative as always. Thanks Tony.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

No problem mate glad you enjoyed

[@dongil123]

Hi Tony, another cracking demonstration bud👌

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thankyou dongil

[@lynchscustomauto8427]

Awesome I'm gettin ready to do a flow coat on my truck hope it turns out as good as your tank

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Great to hear fella and hope it all goes well

[@lynchscustomauto8427]

I've been watching all your videos and I've done some regular paint jobs but now ready to do something custom. im using some powder pearls and flake. Fingers crossed

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

@@lynchscustomauto8427 let me know how you get on mate tag me in some pics on insta or something

[@frasertinman7080]

Thanks for the vid mate. Informative as always. If love a tidy new hoodie. I swear to never wear it whilst welding. Would be my only good hoodie going without holes throughout

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Lol well if it gets up to 1000 likes mate then you might just get your chance fella

[@walterwalker7724]

What these steps be useful for painting over a sticker for an embossing effect?

[@nitrokyle5]

Very helpful! Have you ever done a bicycle frame? I have an all satin clear coat black Trek with a silver logo, I would love to tape and put a purple tinted clear coat over them, but I don't know how it would turn out?

[@Sevy77]

Great video and job as normal Tony thankyou for taking the time to help others.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Your very welcome mate thanks for watching

[@jamespope616]

Great tutorial, thanks ! Could you advise on doing the same to a Pearl paint from the start?

[@DanWillars]

great work on that love the shine, nice footage

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks buddy

[@lintoneckert2849]

Good video very helpful. Would have been good to have seen the process after colour went on.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

I’ve got another bike video coming soon so il include it in that one

[@neilwharton720]

The master at work again 👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Ah your too kind man just a painter sharing his knowledge mate that’s all

[@adriansecker3124]

I’d love a gun finish like that,love ya gun too quality item 👍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks Adrian always try my best when it comes to that final finish

[@NomHeads]

Perfect, just the info i was looking for!

[@davidwilliamson2490]

Awsome as always tony

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks David

[@darrenbirchall7826]

Excellent tutorial again, thank you

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Your welcome Darren

[@e30mark]

Nice, I've dragged myself away from the garage, you're vids are a welcome relief from grinding down welds 🤣 👨‍🏭 Did someone mention free hoodie 🤔

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

They did mate lol so make sure you got the like button

[@MikeMitchum]

This is very helpful. How long do you let the first layer(s) of clear sit before flatting and adding the decals?

[@11GalleryATV]

Great video! What did you do to prep the paint before laying the decals down? Did you say you sprayed some 2k Clear Coat first before laying the decals? Thanks for your time ...

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

I prefer to base and clear or 2k gloss then ideally wet flat that woth p1000 before applying the decals

[@fattoamanowoodwork3638]

nice one man. Great as always. Perfect timing as just about to do the same in my MBT I just resprayed.

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Well I’m glad it’s come of use mate always good to hear

[@gavinargue2389]

Top class work as always tony

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks Gavin

[@HockeyLAKings119]

So would the same rules apply for vinyl wrap? I plan to use a mixture of vinyl and paint on my helmet amd bike. After everything is done, I can just clear right over the vinyl amd paint?

[@125sm3]

Stunning finish

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thankyou

[@larrypugh9336]

I usually put a coat of adhesion promoter on before clear

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Never done that tbh but could be a little extra that could help

[@husky1232]

Always great information from your videos and l love your channal stay safe

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks husky and you too

[@Tommymcgurk]

Great finish again mate 👏 love a nice clean flow coat !

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks fella and nothing better is there man

[@smoggy1964]

Lovely job slow hand

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks fella

[@SundownBlazer]

Turned out beautiful

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

Thanks mate