Clear lacquer

Artoi said:

I would like to better protect the thin stick on decal that came with my
bike frame with a clear coat of lacquer or similar. Is there any
recommendation as to what I should avoid for this purpose? Or is any of
the spray on from auto paint shop would do the trick?

Most spray paints, varnishes and lacquers will attack either the
material of the decal, the adhesive retaining it in place, or both.

There might be a professional clear topcoat that would work, but you
would probably have to experiment with them to find one that didn't
cause problems, and most are not sold in quantities of less than a
quart in my experience.

In the past, I know that hobby shops catering to the flying model
airplane trade sold a decal topcoat which would work to keep stick-on
decorations from being degraded or attacked by solvents; it was called
"fuel proofer". I don't know if it would do what you want, nor can I
say if it would be safe to use on the finish that's present on your
frame.
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Werehatrack said:

In the past, I know that hobby shops catering to the flying model
airplane trade sold a decal topcoat which would work to keep stick-on
decorations from being degraded or attacked by solvents; it was called
"fuel proofer". I don't know if it would do what you want, nor can I
say if it would be safe to use on the finish that's present on your
frame.

Good point, how did I forget all that from my model making days. 🙂

I'll visit our local hobby store and see what they have. Obviously ones
that has to be outdoor compatible.

Thanks!
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