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Ferrarimk13 · 05-19-2010, 04:46 PM

if you clear coat it, does it become permanent or no?

TaylorRyanSS · 05-19-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrarimk13

if you clear coat it, does it become permanent or no?

I would install it, tape off and cover the rest of the car and then clearcoat the vinyl only. So I could still remove it eventually if I wanted to. I just want a little more shine, that way it will look even more realistic. It already looks real in the sunlight alone.

Ferrarimk13 · 05-19-2010, 06:00 PM

ooh gotchya. I think it looks great either way!

LosXC451 · 05-19-2010, 10:13 PM

before you put it on clean your car so there isnt anything that could cause the vinyl to not stick as well and just take your time doing it. IMO you should remove the shark fin and then put it back when youre done and put tape over any areas that you could scratch while cutting. Cant wait to see pics when done

BICHN CAMARO · 05-20-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferrarimk13

if you clear coat it, does it become permanent or no?

If you clear coat it I believe you will find it will blister and peel at some point depending on how much it is exposed to the weather. Clear requires a chemical bond or a sanding to adhere properly. The few time I have been asked to clear over vinyl I sprayed a clear adhesion promoter down first. Still wont hold up for the long run.

shevyman · 05-20-2010, 08:12 AM

well the shop that is working on my car was talking about doing the same thing you are. but we are still unsure of what is going to happen. we have the paint but still trying to do more to the car that is different. me and one other car will have some of the same modifications to the body but i want to be diff on paint and design.

also taylorRyan74 i could ask my shop for some advice since he does that himself and i was watching him do it to some honda i believe and yeah it does look easy. also they did the gtr for lance armstrongs commercial. sooooo i could have you talk to an installer in person if you want.

egad09 · 05-20-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shuffler

Your doing that to your roof??

Agreed.

TaylorRyanSS · 05-20-2010, 03:29 PM

This is a temporary thing until someone comes out with a real CF roof overlay. I was just going to put a light clear coat on it to give it a little more shine.

2010 SSRS · 05-20-2010, 03:33 PM

nice

Ferrarimk13 · 05-20-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

This is a temporary thing until someone comes out with a real CF roof overlay. I was just going to put a light clear coat on it to give it a little more shine.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49166

TaylorRyanSS · 05-20-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrarimk13

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49166

I have seen that one, but he had it wet layed on by the company. I want something that just sticks on the roof and I could just buy from a vendor. I think seibon makes one for the 370z. Someone will probably make one.

TaylorRyanSS · 05-21-2010, 01:28 AM

so I just clear coated the CF vinyl on my bowties and it looks sweet. It looks more realistic with those 2 coats of clear on there. I will post pics tomorrow in the sunlight.

TaylorRyanSS · 05-21-2010, 01:45 AM

I just took some right now, these are with a the flash on

shevyman · 05-21-2010, 09:39 AM

looks good.

05-19-2010, 10:13 PM	#18
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	before you put it on clean your car so there isnt anything that could cause the vinyl to not stick as well and just take your time doing it. IMO you should remove the shark fin and then put it back when youre done and put tape over any areas that you could scratch while cutting. Cant wait to see pics when done __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

05-20-2010, 03:29 PM	#22
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	This is a temporary thing until someone comes out with a real CF roof overlay. I was just going to put a light clear coat on it to give it a little more shine. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

05-20-2010, 03:33 PM	#23
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	nice __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-21-2010, 01:28 AM	#26
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	so I just clear coated the CF vinyl on my bowties and it looks sweet. It looks more realistic with those 2 coats of clear on there. I will post pics tomorrow in the sunlight. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

05-21-2010, 01:45 AM	#27
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I just took some right now, these are with a the flash on Attached Images __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

05-19-2010, 04:46 PM	#15
Ferrarimk13 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro in a year Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 727 View My Garage	if you clear coat it, does it become permanent or no?

05-19-2010, 06:00 PM	#17
Ferrarimk13 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro in a year Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 727 View My Garage	ooh gotchya. I think it looks great either way!

05-20-2010, 08:12 AM	#20
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	well the shop that is working on my car was talking about doing the same thing you are. but we are still unsure of what is going to happen. we have the paint but still trying to do more to the car that is different. me and one other car will have some of the same modifications to the body but i want to be diff on paint and design. also taylorRyan74 i could ask my shop for some advice since he does that himself and i was watching him do it to some honda i believe and yeah it does look easy. also they did the gtr for lance armstrongs commercial. sooooo i could have you talk to an installer in person if you want.

05-21-2010, 09:39 AM	#28
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	looks good.

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