A vinyl application question???

gprotein

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Is it necessary (or the best) to paint the cab first before putting on vinyl? If so, what kinds of paint? Please advise.....
 
Don't know it to be necessary but fresh paint under the vinyl provides a clean, smooth surface. I usually paint it first or spray with an acrylic clear coat from a can. The clears dry very fast.
 
The bare wood needs to be sealed, as others have mentioned. My son owns a signage business and recommends further that you use a fast drying sealer/poly coat. The first coat will likely raise the wood grain and result in a not so smooth surface. Sand lightly with fine paper and re-coat. Lightly sand after final coat to eliminate dirt bumps and the last raised wood grains. Let the sealer dry/out-gas thoroughly to prevent bubbles later. Good luck.
 
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