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Enamel clear over vinyl decals?

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#1
I have some vinyl decals from Del at G scale graphics applied to my C-19 that is painted in enamel. I want to dullcoat in enamel over the decals but I'm not sure if it will harm the decals. I have asked Del and he is not sure, and his instructions say to use acrylic.
 
 
So the question is can I spray enamel over my vinyl decals with out hurting them? Anybody done this?
#2

I have sprayed Krylon clear over my vinyl lettering I bought from Del. It’s been outside since 2007; no ill effects. It looks just as good as the day I put it out.

#3

Thanks for the reply Bruce. I’m planning to use floquil enamel.

#4

Hmm…I’ve never used the Floquil stuff, so I have no idea about that.

#5

Floquil paints are not UV resistant and will fade within a year. Small details and the glue that holds them will also dry out and fall off.

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I repaired and re-painted this freight station with an air-brush and Floquil paints each year for two years. After switching to Krylon spray paints, everything including the colour is holding up well. A tin of Krylon is almost as cheap as a small bottle of Floquil which has been discontinued because of its toxic formula.