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Projects => General Questions => Topic started by: keysandguitars on October 12, 2011, 04:42:17 PM

Title: Clear Powder Coating over waterslide decals, transparency film, etc
Post by: keysandguitars on October 12, 2011, 04:42:17 PM
I've read through the various powder coat builds and tutorials and am trying to find out what brands of waterslide decals, vinyl, etc. holds up in the oven for clear powder coating. I can print color on an inkjet at home or B&W on a laser at work. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Clear Powder Coating over waterslide decals, transparency film, etc
Post by: jimmybjj on October 12, 2011, 04:46:48 PM
I've used/use laser decal paper from decalpaper.com with success. I can't find any specs, saying it will withstand the temps but it works well for me.
Title: Re: Clear Powder Coating over waterslide decals, transparency film, etc
Post by: irmcdermott on October 12, 2011, 05:54:16 PM
I have never used it, but this (http://www.papilio.com/laser%20bake%20on%20water%20slide%20decal%20paper.html) might do the trick, the directions have you bake it at 345 degrees. This is the brand I use for regular waterslides.

Title: Re: Clear Powder Coating over waterslide decals, transparency film, etc
Post by: rullywowr on October 19, 2011, 02:24:51 PM
I have had good luck with the decalpaper.com clear laser waterslides for powdercoating.  I would test the inkjet inks under that type of heat (380deg) to see if they hold up.  Laser/copier is not a problem with that type of heat.

Keep the direct heat off the decal (to prevent browning) and you will be just fine.