How to protect the artwork on my hood?

CHID0 · Apr 4, 2012

Wondering if clear vinyl wrap would be a good solution to pretty much seal my blue taped hood from the elements. Or, should i just take it to a paint shop an have them spray it with clear coat?

Pic of the hood from a while back.

G'sAccord01 · Apr 4, 2012

Wow you still have this... I like it man you did some nice work on it ... and its not out of controll with colors where you don't know where to look. its a nice solid look

SykVSyx · Apr 4, 2012

CHID0 said:
Wondering if clear vinyl wrap would be a good solution to pretty much seal my blue taped hood from the elements. Or, should i just take it to a paint shop an have them spray it with clear coat?

That is tape?

If so, then clear vinyl wrap might be better than clear coat.

G'sAccord01 · Apr 4, 2012

He taped up the hood and then started to draw on it... if i'm not mistaken

v6indodarknight · Apr 4, 2012

that is sooo sickkk!!!

i want to get another hood on my 8thgen too... just for that

hehehehheheh

CHID0 · Apr 4, 2012

G'sAccord01 said:
Wow you still have this... I like it man you did some nice work on it ... and its not out of controll with colors where you don't know where to look. its a nice solid look

Yeah still have it sitting against the wall in my livingroom

SykVSyx said:
That is tape?

If so, then clear vinyl wrap might be better than clear coat.

Yeah, it's blue painters tape with sharpie graphics. You think the wrap would adhere to where I won't get bubbles?

RedRyder · Apr 4, 2012

Since it's tape, I feel like clear coat would be the better option. I think it would get in the nooks and crannies that a vinyl wrap may miss (assuming there is some tape overlap thus creating some raised areas, etc). Plus I wouldn’t think the vinyl would provide gloss like the clearcoat would. Course maybe you’re wanting more of a satin finish.

SykVSyx · Apr 4, 2012

RedRyder said:
Since it's tape, I feel like clear coat would be the better option. I think it would get in the nooks and crannies that a vinyl wrap may miss (assuming there is some tape overlap thus creating some raised areas, etc). Plus I wouldn’t think the vinyl would provide gloss like the clearcoat would. Course maybe you’re wanting more of a satin finish.

Good point, I was just thinking the clearcoat may have an adverse affect on the tape and/or sharpie ink.

RedRyder · Apr 4, 2012

I don’t think it would. But I just realized that the vinyl may provide a smoother surface if there are raised areas in the tape, since it is one big sheet that is stretched over the whole thing. I dunno, I’ve never used either, let alone over tape, so I’m not sure if their behavioral properties relative to this situation.

I guess if some texture is desired, cc may be the way to go? And if you want the whole thing to be smooth to the touch, perhaps vinyl…

Think I’ve raised more questions than answers…lol