Paint/Poly/Clear Williams CPO Installation Prep

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I'm about to finish up my first Williams CPO install and was wondering what everyone thought would be the best way to seal/prep the surface to get maximum adhesion.

I've heard some Polyurethane, some paint, some even use a clear coat rattle can. What are your thoughts? I have all 3 and was planning on either using the clear or getting something else if needed. From the factory it doesn't look like they used paint but i could be wrong (i'd ofcourse love to keep that factory treatment going).

Figured i'd ask before my CPO gets here and i fail at installing it because i didn't prep it right.

Thanks!

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I'd treat it like any other vinyl application...they were all polyurethaned before installation. It probably doesn't matter what you use, just make sure you coat it well, let it dry long enough for degassing, and use a heat gun gently as you do the bend to help relieve the stress.
 
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Maybe i'll get a chance to trow some poly on it tomorrow, i've had good luck with it in the past.
 
As long as the surface is prepped right either type of paint will work.
I primed mine to fix any flaws,that would show through cpo,before painting.
Mine had a lot more work though.:D
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I went with some minwax high build poly (buddy had some left over from his shuffleboard table). Threw a coat on it last night.

Question:

How many coats should i apply? just one? or maybe 2? the surface isn't 100% smooth like glass yet (after the first coat of poly) but a sanding with 220 or another coat might fix that.
 
I'd go at least 2. You'll likely have some air bubbles, etc. that you sand down and you'll need the 2nd coat to help that. Don't sand too heavily, because it won't be that thick. Remember, it's a CPO...they're thick and aren't going to show minor imperfections like vinyl will on the sides, so I don't think you have to worry about it feeling like glass. You certainly can if you want, but that will likely take multiple coats.
 
going to go with 3 or more coats and use a scotch brite pad in between coats. i was going to do the second today but the heat is causing the panel to stay a lil tacky, i'll wait until tomorrow instead and put the 2nd on.
 
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