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Rookie Keyboard Racer
Posted 05 June 2016 - 07:58 AM
I paint mostly 1/32 hard bodies like white kits. Has anyone used any of the liquid mask products on the market ? and If so what one are good ? I usually use masking tape with good success but would like to find an easy alternative to get into small places. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Pat T.
Posting Leader
Posted 05 June 2016 - 12:27 PM
Not sure of what you see on the shelves, but the hobby standard has been Bob Dively Liquid Masking Film for over 20 years. In the 1960's, I used Vaseline. Now I use a lot of electrical tape for stripes and I can cut shapes with the exacto knife..... works better than 'masking tape'.....
Larry D. Kelley, MA
retired raceway owner... Raceworld/Ramcat Raceways
racing around Chicago-land
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Race Leader
Posted 05 June 2016 - 12:33 PM
Liquid Mask is ok but does not leave sharp lines like masking tape......The edge looks torn.....
GAV
On The Lead Lap
Posted 05 June 2016 - 03:30 PM
Liquid Mask is ok but does not leave sharp lines like masking tape......The edge looks torn.....
GAV
More times then not this is the case but I like to use it on areas that are hidden behind sharpie lines.You also can reduce this by pulling it off at exactly the right time but it has been so many years I'm not about to attempt this.Lastly I have used a scalpel to trim the paint first in a sense and then pull the mask and this works the best for me at reducing the torn look.
Again though it is best for stuff that can be hidden with a marker line 
Rookie Keyboard Racer
Posted 05 June 2016 - 06:05 PM
I do really appreciate all your advice. . . Thank you very much
Pat T.
Posting Leader
Posted 05 June 2016 - 06:12 PM
Checkout "Parafilm" on the web. The film works great for conforming to curves and tight places and leaves a very sharp line and a little goes a long way. First you stretch it, let it relax for a few seconds and then press it onto the body. Then trim off the excess with a very light touch of an x-acto knife and give it final press. Takes a bit of practice but once you've done it a few times you will be a pro.
Jay Guard
IRRA Board of Directors (2022-Present),
Gator Region Retro Racing Co-Director (2021-Present)
SERRA Co-Director (2009-2013)
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Way too serious Retro racer
On The Lead Lap
Posted 05 June 2016 - 06:15 PM
Another thing I do is use the fine line vinyl tape to make the outlines freehand and then backfill it with liquid mask on the things where I want a well defined line.It beats cutting tape and you can do flames and all sorts of designs with fine line tape.
