Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
I have only got the choice of Tamiya in SA
I have found another excellent masking tape that doesn't leave the glue residue. It is made by Sellotape and it is red in colour and made of plastic apparently made for the professional
I have found another excellent masking tape that doesn't leave the glue residue. It is made by Sellotape and it is red in colour and made of plastic apparently made for the professional
Only old in years not mind or soul.
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
I use cheap electrical insulation tape on the hull as it stretches and can mold to the contours of the hull plus it is low tack as it is cheap. I then mask with newspaper below the tape. Next is to give a quick spray of the colour beneath the tape/masking just to seal the edge and stop paint bleeding then I spray the other hull colour over it. Before the paint is dry (just a bit tacky) I then take the tape off pulling diagonally and this seems to do the job with me. You may feel a light ridge between along the colour 'join' line and if you feel brave and while the paint is still soft, wet a finger and gently stroke along this line just to soften the edge.
Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
You can't beat Tamiya tape for lining (A reel lasts for years) It has an excellent edge and is low tack. Also if you can get signwriters tape also works
Only old in years not mind or soul.
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
I mask my boats in the same way Doug does...Tamiya tape, then a regular masking or 3M green body shop tape and newspaper. I also use “Frogtape”. The yellow tape is for delicate surfaces, and it leaves a very sharp clean line and no residue whatsoever.
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
Talcum powder, but you don't want much. I use Tamia low tack tape when I mask stuff like water lines. But have use talc if I don't have any propper tape. 😊
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
""paint block technology" which gives a clean line with no paint creep under the tape. "
Same with Tamiya tape Mike👍
I use it to mask the edges, then cover the rest with a fine decorators 'crepe' masking tape and newspaper.
The 'creepy' tape is only stuck to the Tamiya tape😀
Cheers, Doug 😎
Same with Tamiya tape Mike👍
I use it to mask the edges, then cover the rest with a fine decorators 'crepe' masking tape and newspaper.
The 'creepy' tape is only stuck to the Tamiya tape😀
Cheers, Doug 😎
Young at heart 😉 Slightly older in other places.😊 Cheers Doug
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
Toolstion have low tack masking tape
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
you can buy low adhesive masking tape,i think B&Q sell it
hope this helps
brian👍
hope this helps
brian👍
brian
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Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
Hi Nigel,
That sounds an interesting way of masking.
I suppose you could past the strips of paper first then apply to the object to be painted ?
Martin555.
That sounds an interesting way of masking.
I suppose you could past the strips of paper first then apply to the object to be painted ?
Martin555.
If it looks right it probably is.
Masking Tape too strong or clumsy - simple solution
I needed to find a way to reduce the stickyness of masking tape because it was pulling the paint away or the adhesive was causing some texture. I had already tried the internet for the usual ways.
So I made up a paste of flour and water. Just an eggcup of paste, like single cream.
They I brushed this onto the model. Using old newspaper strips I created my own masking tape and put it onto the wet paste.
If I need masking on a detail such as a dashboard switch (very tiny) I simply pained some paste over it.
Then I sprayed paint or lacquer.
The following morning I popped my model in the bath with water and left it floating. 10 minutes later the newspaper had fallen off, paste had dissolved and the model was gleaming.
So I made up a paste of flour and water. Just an eggcup of paste, like single cream.
They I brushed this onto the model. Using old newspaper strips I created my own masking tape and put it onto the wet paste.
If I need masking on a detail such as a dashboard switch (very tiny) I simply pained some paste over it.
Then I sprayed paint or lacquer.
The following morning I popped my model in the bath with water and left it floating. 10 minutes later the newspaper had fallen off, paste had dissolved and the model was gleaming.
I'm still learning
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