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Pesto
May 1, 2003, 6:45:24 PM5/1/03
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Hello,
Does anyone here know of a spray product that can act as a temporary mask.
I'm painting a very smooth lexan surface (sorry, not a pinball machine at
all) and want to mask off a small circle (1/8" inch) before painting the
entire surface. In my Google searches I find the best painting info in the
pinball forum, so I've come here. I want to use a stencil to locate where
the 1/8" circles go, then spray my mask. Remove the stencil, spray enamal
paint over everything, then peel away the 1/8" circles and (hopefully) have
pretty clean edges.
Thanks for any hints.
Chris
Does anyone here know of a spray product that can act as a temporary mask.
I'm painting a very smooth lexan surface (sorry, not a pinball machine at
all) and want to mask off a small circle (1/8" inch) before painting the
entire surface. In my Google searches I find the best painting info in the
pinball forum, so I've come here. I want to use a stencil to locate where
the 1/8" circles go, then spray my mask. Remove the stencil, spray enamal
paint over everything, then peel away the 1/8" circles and (hopefully) have
pretty clean edges.
Thanks for any hints.
Chris
John Wart, jr
May 1, 2003, 7:00:15 PM5/1/03
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From experiences painting lexan R/C car bodies, I have found that masking
tape works very well, although it is not a spray product.
tape works very well, although it is not a spray product.
You could trim to shape if needed, then apply, paint, and carefully remove.
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Jim and Terri VanNoy
May 1, 2003, 7:33:54 PM5/1/03
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I have seen "dot" stickers in different sizes at craft, office, and art
supply stores. Just stick them on, paint and peel off.
supply stores. Just stick them on, paint and peel off.
Cliffy
May 1, 2003, 8:03:06 PM5/1/03
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There USED to be a sprayable product called Liquid Friskit. I think it
was primarily a brushed on product but it could be thinned and then
sprayed. I always wanted to try it when I did flames on hawgs in the
70's but just never did.
was primarily a brushed on product but it could be thinned and then
sprayed. I always wanted to try it when I did flames on hawgs in the
70's but just never did.
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May 1, 2003, 8:15:32 PM5/1/03
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Liquid friskit is what you're looking for. It's used by airbrush
artists. You'll find it in major art supplies stores or at Dick Blick
on line. (Google for friskit.)
artists. You'll find it in major art supplies stores or at Dick Blick
on line. (Google for friskit.)
JIm
Jim Holland
May 1, 2003, 8:21:22 PM5/1/03
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Yea, the liquid frisket is a great product. I have a friend who's son has
an airbrushing business and uses it to do the flames on hawgs and all :) I
used it to mask off some fine detail areas on vid cabinets and trim it with
a razor blade. after you spray, it comes off by rubbing it with your
fingers. I bought it at Michaels craft store in PHila area also saw it at
AC Moore Craft store. below are a couple of places online to purchase:
an airbrushing business and uses it to do the flames on hawgs and all :) I
used it to mask off some fine detail areas on vid cabinets and trim it with
a razor blade. after you spray, it comes off by rubbing it with your
fingers. I bought it at Michaels craft store in PHila area also saw it at
AC Moore Craft store. below are a couple of places online to purchase:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/artcity-com/gru-559.html
http://r5.us.rmi.yahoo.com/rmi/http://amos.catalogcity.com/cc.class/cc/rmiva
rs%3ftarget=_top?pcd=5670183&ccsyn=15
Jim
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Pesto
May 1, 2003, 10:41:10 PM5/1/03
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Hello Again,
Well, that's actually the one thing I've tried. Its so thick that it doesn't
flow well into the stencil to make a clean edge. Particularly at 1/8" inch
diameter.
Anyone have suggestions about how to thin this thick latex goop?
Thanks,
Chris
Well, that's actually the one thing I've tried. Its so thick that it doesn't
flow well into the stencil to make a clean edge. Particularly at 1/8" inch
diameter.
Anyone have suggestions about how to thin this thick latex goop?
Thanks,
Chris
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May 1, 2003, 10:43:25 PM5/1/03
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You can also use frisket paper - sold in Michaels Crafts stores.
I use it a lot in my cabinet repair work for masking before airbrushing.
Bob
I use it a lot in my cabinet repair work for masking before airbrushing.
Bob
Dave
May 1, 2003, 10:51:19 PM5/1/03
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There is a product found in art stores called maskoid. It is liquid
and supposedly used for masking poster board. The instructions say to
brush it on then peel it off later or use an eraser. I bought it but
never tried it. I don't know if it is thin enough to be sprayed by an
air brush.
They also sell frisket paper which has a light adhesive on one side
and is used for stencils for airbrushing. I tried it on a backglass
but left it on the glass for 2 days and it removed some if the paint
and adhesive stayed.
You would need something to cut out your 1/8 inch dot though perhaps a
shim punch would work.
Why not reverse your process and paint the dot over the basecoat or
is the dot not painted but part of the object you are painting.
Auto stores sell fine pinstripping tape that I have used as a
masking line when I painted motorcycle tanks. the good stuff doesnt
leave adhesive and you can negotiate nice curves with it.
Good Luck
Dave
and supposedly used for masking poster board. The instructions say to
brush it on then peel it off later or use an eraser. I bought it but
never tried it. I don't know if it is thin enough to be sprayed by an
air brush.
They also sell frisket paper which has a light adhesive on one side
and is used for stencils for airbrushing. I tried it on a backglass
but left it on the glass for 2 days and it removed some if the paint
and adhesive stayed.
You would need something to cut out your 1/8 inch dot though perhaps a
shim punch would work.
Why not reverse your process and paint the dot over the basecoat or
is the dot not painted but part of the object you are painting.
Auto stores sell fine pinstripping tape that I have used as a
masking line when I painted motorcycle tanks. the good stuff doesnt
leave adhesive and you can negotiate nice curves with it.
Good Luck
Dave
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