[HowlerMonkey]

I have tried a couple of places, but have had no luck. The clear coat process that the powder coat company I use say that the clear coat would adhere to the new paint very, very well - but not at all to the decals.
Anyone got any ideas? I know they'll get scratched eventually, but I am trying to do some nice work and would like to make it last. Cheers, oh and BTW, I asked the exact same question at MTBR and the 2 answers that I got were:

a: Wow. Ever ridden a bike before? and,

b: maybe don't ride it - this from a Moderator

I finally get a so-so answer, but also included is: "Well its a mountain bike, they tend to get scratches and dents" and "oh.. and its a mountainbike. Its supposed to be dirty."

This is followed up by the genius moderator,Formica , with: "it's called Ski Saver. Happy Now? Here's the link - have a laugh on me.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=2624865#poststop

This is why Ridemonkey is the place to be. Someone asks a question; they get a relevant answer. Cheers.

Dennis

 

[BikeGeek]

Walmart?

Believe it or not, if used with the right prep and under the right conditions (right temp and dust-free environment), it can give you a very good finish. Several light coats should build up a nice finish to keep your powder scratch-free for a while. That said, I'd leave the decals off. Unless the company is paying you to have them, why go through the time and $ to put them back on?

 

[Wumpus]

You could just apply clear vinyl or whatever it is they sell at the moto shops for protection.


edit -- Scotchgard Paint Protection Film

 

[ridefast]

1. drug store
2. clear fingernail polish
3. apply, or have cute neighbor girl apply to frame
4. $profit

 

[trailblazer]

in the stores here[hobby shops] it is called "clear coat"

 

[Timekiller]

Paint or clear vinyl would be best. Powder will not adhere properly, as stated.

 

[klutch]

if you clear your decals with clear spray...then it's all paint and the clear coat would adhear very well

 

[klutch]

Den I just read that thread from mtbr...what a bunch of D!CKS...the "guys" on mtbnj... are like that too that's why I'm here. And admit it you guys are glad I'm here...

 

[sanjuro]

Den I just read that thread from mtbr...what a bunch of D!CKS...the "guys" on mtbnj... are like that too that's why I'm here. And admit it you guys are glad I'm here...

what a bunch of dcks...