RedHorse54 578 #1 Posted January 10, 2016 does anyone clear coat over the new decals for the tractor during restoration? Is it better to clear over them or stick them over the clear coat? And what color of red is the wheel horse red? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #2 Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Considering expansion, and contraction...don't think I'd clear over them. IMO, International Harvester red is the best duplicate of the original factory color on the earlier 's. Edited January 10, 2016 by AMC RULES 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #3 Posted January 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, 1965wheelhorses said: does anyone clear coat over the new decals for the tractor during restoration? Is it better to clear over them or stick them over the clear coat? And what color of red is the wheel horse red? Thanks Rustoleum Regal Red is used as well as Rustoleum Sunshine Red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,133 #4 Posted January 10, 2016 If you use decals from redoyourhorse.com, Terry laminates them with a clear. I think almost all of his decals are like this. I wouldn't clear over them for the same reason Craig mentioned above. The edges of the decal would be a point in which the clear could crack and peel over time. Also depending on what paint you use, it could change the awesome quality of Terry's decals...... IH red is what many use, but as mentioned above there are other choices. I powder coat mine and use CASE IH AG Red from PPG. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,624 #5 Posted January 10, 2016 I know in the automotive world when you clear over your decals , you put enough coats on so you can wet sand and buff to eliminate that edge if you want to take it that far . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #6 Posted January 10, 2016 Not saying I don't like the effect though... clearing lends a neat 3D appearance to them, reminiscent of an embossed effect. If you do decide to go this route, you know... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,150 #7 Posted January 10, 2016 NASCAR teams clear over the decals when they go to Daytona and Talladega to improve aerodynamics, I doubt your 854 will be fast enough to have that be a consideration. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #8 Posted January 11, 2016 10 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Considering expansion, and contraction...don't think I'd clear over them. IMO, International Harvester red is the best duplicate of the original factory color on the earlier 's. 100% agree with this post. Here's mine I just finished, stickers right over the international harvester red with no clear on them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
