When to install letters vs. ceramic coat…

[MimiGig]

I have purchased vinyl letters to go on the tailgate. Should I install them before taking it for a ceramic coat, or after??

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[Jerry's XLT]

I always apply a ceramic coating to license plates. That makes removing the annual stickers easier to take off. So I would imagine it would weaken the adhesion of the lettering.

I would wash the area good and use an alcohol (IPA) to thoroughly clean the area for maximum adhesion.

 

[Ryom]

Before, you want the protective finish to protect everything and adhesives don't stick so well to wax and ceramic surfaces.

 

[MimiGig]

Before, you want the protective finish to protect everything and adhesives don't stick so well to wax and ceramic surfaces.

This is what I was thinking…

 

[FERALMAVERICK]

stickers first , the ceramic will make it harder to apply /stay

 

[phoneguyinpgh]

Wipe the tailgate lettering area with alcohol and a clean rag and then dry with a clean rag. Completely clean paint will help with adhesion.

 

[Daveinva]

I installed mine after the coating, alcohol wipe and voila. Seem to have stuck just fine, but we'll see how they hold up!

 

[dochawk]

I would wash the area good and use an alcohol (IPA) to thoroughly clean the area for maximum adhesion.

IPA??? The horror!

I like my wife's Maverick, but not enough to share a good, hoppy beer with it!

Mine!

 

[Jerry's XLT]

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to jump on the IPA (one of my favorites!).

 

[MimiGig]

And, they’re on!

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