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[JeffM]

Got my truck;s doors lettered, is it ok to coat the vinyl?

[fdresq4]

Hi Jeff,

On two of my vehicles, with protective films XPEL and 3M,the coating is on top of them Also, my Tundra has decals on the bed and coating of top of those too.
On the one car it has been well over two years and no issues.

Just curious, how long have the letters been on?

Steve

[JeffM]

They are 3 days old, I went over them and didnt notice any color transfer. All good!

[DARK HORSE]

Yes, any of the Cquartz coatings will work well over your lettering.

[JeffM]

I waited a while and hit the truck with reload, what an amazing look! I previously did the flat surfaces and grill, the soap didn't even want to stick to it, amazing.

[JeffM]

Just a quick follow up. I had used essence on the hood and roof and applied CQuartz, which is still performing wonderful.

After I got the lettering back I applied essence by hand with a microfiber pad and applied the coating. Apparently there is a FAQ for essence I probably should have read first

So my question would be, how would I go about doing the doors to apply the coating again? I have available the griots 6" RO. Would it be advisable to use essence with a finishing pad on the door? Would it get warm if its 40 out? Safe to go over the lettering?

Thanks!

[Corey]

Just a quick follow up. I had used essence on the hood and roof and applied CQuartz, which is still performing wonderful.

After I got the lettering back I applied essence by hand with a microfiber pad and applied the coating. Apparently there is a FAQ for essence I probably should have read first

So my question would be, how would I go about doing the doors to apply the coating again? I have available the griots 6" RO. Would it be advisable to use essence with a finishing pad on the door? Would it get warm if its 40 out? Safe to go over the lettering?

Thanks!

Thanks Jeff! Proceed with caution as far as polishing over vinyl letters (mostly because I don't want the liability for telling you to go for it!) Hahah! Mostly kidding, but yes be careful on lettering. IF it is matte or semi type then do NOT polish it with any type of abrasive.

[JeffM]

Figured ill keep it in one thread, but my brand new truck rear ended a dumpster truck in the snow.

Does the paint need to "cure" for a month before applying a coating?

[Ebg18t]

Figured ill keep it in one thread, but my brand new truck rear ended a dumpster truck in the snow.

Does the paint need to "cure" for a month before applying a coating?

I was advised to let it cure for a month before coating. But to be honest you will get conflicting responses on this.

[JeffM]

Thanks, its probably the safest way to go.