Inlay

**MBruneaux** · 04-30-2010

I ordered reflective inlay to install after I paint the rear lower bumper, is it OK to clear over the inlay? I think it might affect the reflective properties or hurt the plastic?

**kolman** · 04-30-2010

You should be ok. Theres lots of guys that lay down decals on the hood or sides then clear over them and I have yet to see a problem. As for the reflective properties, as long as you don't tint the clear it should work. Light will be able to pass thru just fine. If you have a piece of extra, try laying a few coats of clear and test it first to be sure.

**topswap** · 04-30-2010

I would never clear over a sticker. The clear might not adhere properly, then you have to refinish the whole bumper.

**MBruneaux** · 04-30-2010

Originally Posted by topswap

I would never clear over a sticker. The clear might not adhere properly, then you have to refinish the whole bumper.

That's a good point

**Feather Head** · 04-30-2010

Nascar clears over their stickers...

**kolman** · 04-30-2010

I know a guy with a Trans-Am that has the screaming chicken on the hood. Cleared over it last summer and no problems yet.

**Colossus** · 04-30-2010

Not trying to jack the thread, but someone else on there painted the "rear lower bumper" (forgot the proper name) he used rattle can. I'm thinking of doing the same, what type of paint are you going to be using (re: Brand, rattle can, spray gun)?? thanks

**kolman** · 04-30-2010

If it's rattle can the best I've seen is Krylon. A guy I work with did the plastic on his Avalanche and it looks great.

**MBruneaux** · 04-30-2010

Originally Posted by Colossus

Not trying to jack the thread, but someone else on there painted the "rear lower bumper" (forgot the proper name) he used rattle can. I'm thinking of doing the same, what type of paint are you going to be using (re: Brand, rattle can, spray gun)?? thanks

I did the front this afternoon from the dark grey to flat black and it looks pretty good I used the Krylon Fusion black and regular flat clear. I just sanded it a little and cleaned it before painting. 3 coats black 3 coats clear.

There are several threads about it, everyone doing it a little differently with great results.

**MBruneaux** · 04-30-2010

http://www.grandprixforums.net/f73/f...aint-6563.html

**Warbeaver** · 05-01-2010

i wouldnt clear the stickers, unless u plan on clearing the whole rear fascia. its gonna look bad having some random clear coat painted over one portion of the bumper

**TCO** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by MBruneaux

I ordered reflective inlay to install after I paint the rear lower bumper, is it OK to clear over the inlay? I think it might affect the reflective properties or hurt the plastic?

Check with Reflective Concepts (assuming that is who you got it from) They are on the forums here.

**MBruneaux** · 05-01-2010

Originally Posted by Warbeaver

i wouldnt clear the stickers, unless u plan on clearing the whole rear fascia. its gonna look bad having some random clear coat painted over one portion of the bumper

I am doing the whole fascia, front and rear