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06-08-08, 08:06 AM | #1 |
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Masking tape etc
What masking tape or other masking materials do you use? I've been using regular painter's tape, but I get paint bleeding under the mask. I know there are other products out there, but what do people like?
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06-08-08, 01:24 PM | #2 |
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Most hobby shops carry finer tapes for modelling work, but I usually paint parts separatly before mounting them. For camouflage and such the only thing for me is the airbrush.
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06-08-08, 03:25 PM | #3 |
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Liquid mask that is brushed on works great, and it's easy to remove.
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06-08-08, 04:19 PM | #4 | |
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In fact I have REVERSED the process of how I paint a room. Paint the walls first now. Then I wait 24 hours. Then I use the 3m Blue painters tape on the walls and create "straight line" where the ceiling and walls meet. I then protect the walls from the drips - and then coat the ceiling with 2 coats of "Ceiling White". Then I wait 12 hours. Then I pull off the blue 3M painters tape off VERY slowly. Comes out PERFECT every time. Some pics: http://learnabit.homeserver.com/mikephotos Look at THESE folders used it in two rooms in the last 6 months: 2008-01 Laundry Project 2008-02 Family Room Project If you are into furniture restoration, it is a LIFE SAVER not to have "bleed though" mistakes when stipping or putting on the new stain/finish ---- Look in the folder called: 2006-08 Furniture by Mike
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06-08-08, 06:32 PM | #5 | |
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06-08-08, 06:59 PM | #6 |
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For soft edge camo i use the Blue Tac. Its superb in getting the nice blending of colors.
For hard edge i use the various tapes with Tamiya tape just edging it. Maskol is just as good for tricky places like the aircraft canopies. |
06-09-08, 06:18 AM | #7 |
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Tks everyone
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