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after i paint my calipers with G2 paint and apply the S4 decal should i be applying a clear coat?

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Old 08-16-2004, 07:31 PM
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Default after i paint my calipers with G2 paint and apply the S4 decal should i be applying a clear coat?

to seal it? and if so what type of clear coat will withstand the heat and stick to an enamel (enamel-it cures, not dry's correct?)TIA-Will
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Default I have the same question. I do know that you SHOULD NOT use clear enamel. Use clear laquer instead..

if you decide to clear coat. Clear enamel will wreck the decal.
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Default ok thanks for the info. but i wonder if clear laquer will work for heat. When using G2

paint, do you think that it's even necessary to clear coat it? maybe the decal will stay on without a clear coat.
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Default anyone know how to get in contact w/ this "golfrsi" guy. i sent him the money but haven't heard back

from him. i'm not afraid he's screwing me over, i know he doesn't have that reputation on here, i'm just trying to figure out how soon i will be recieving the decals so i know when to plan for the project.
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Clearcoat it to protect the decal...
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Default ok, thats the info i'm looking for. but will any clear coat withstand the heat? or do i need to

order a specific clear coat that will be almost impossible to find locally?
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you can use the high temp clear from Pep, Autozone, etc.
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but i need to make sure that i am buying a clear laquer correct?or are all clear coats clear laquer?
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The G2 is fine on it's own..the clear is to protect the sticker.

Make sure you:
1- clean the area where you applied the stick VERY good before and after you apply it, and...

2- don't use Enamel paint. Find a high temp clear that is lacquer. The Enamel had an adverse reaction to the decal when I did it..I used DupliColor Hi-Temp Clear Engine Enamel...
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I paypaled him through his website, took about 2-3 weeks to get the stickers.


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