I was curious if anyone has tried automotive clear coats on guide and butt wraps? Will it work? I have used it on blanks with great success. But never on the wraps. Upper grade auto clears have UV shields in them and I was wondering if this would keep wraps from fading as much or from fading at all. I know they are costly, but I own a collision shop and do high end restorations and customs as well. So i can get what I want and never miss it. We always have several gallons of Dupont and Spies Hecker around. Thanks in advance.
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Joe

No, the thread will still fade under any clear finish. But, the finish you speak of is a quality exterior urethane and would be great on wraps provided you had a good way to apply it and could get the depth you need without having to add multiple coats. That's the biggest problem I see - not the durability which should be excellent, but the application of something like that. Tape off and work around all the guides? Might be a bit of a pain.

I've worked with Imron and Centari (acylic enamel) and always wondered if it could be brushed. But I never tried it. Still think it would be so thin that multiple coats would be needed. And I don't have to tell you about breathing the vapors.

If you try this, please let us know how things work out.

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Looks like you're the guy in the perfect position to do the research....Give it a go and let the rest of us know how it works out.