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Nub-4-life · 01-09-2007, 05:26 PM

how much liquid mask(oz.) would i need if i wanted to maks off all but 2 stripes on my body? where is the best place to buy liquid mask? thanks

Gula · 01-09-2007, 05:40 PM

Why dont you just mast off those two stripes and paint hte rest then remove the masking material and then paint those? Any hobby shop or Tower sells it.

slobin3d · 01-09-2007, 06:01 PM

or use tape and an exacto??

Cole82 · 01-09-2007, 06:06 PM

Liquid mask smells like a$$ no really blind folded you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

Nub-4-life · 01-09-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GulaVW69

Why dont you just mast off those two stripes and paint hte rest then remove the masking material and then paint those? Any hobby shop or Tower sells it.

im doing whit and green stripe and ive been told that the green will show thru the white thats why.

Double J · 01-09-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nub-4-life

im doing whit and green stripe and ive been told that the green will show thru the white thats why.

You'll want to paint the green first just mask off around the strips. It's simple. really.

I would only suggest liquid mask if you are doing something really elaberate.

I've never used it and i've done some nice things as I didn't see a reason to buy it.... YET

NorCal 2500HD · 01-09-2007, 06:49 PM

You can also use the clear plastidip that comes in an aerosol can. Always paint the darker color first.

rash_powder · 01-09-2007, 09:55 PM

I have used the liquid mask before. It was a long time ago, one of the first bodies I ever painted. It really is a pain to use. For striping tape is sooo much easier. Plus, with tape you will get very straight lines (I found it difficult to cut the liquid stuff straight I am too shaky).

rash

slobin3d · 01-09-2007, 10:09 PM

ive been trying to use liquid mask on my latest paint job, Ive been using faskolor (water based) and it softens the liquid mask and bonds it with the paint and when i try to remove it, it takes the paint off with it.

crcoppens · 01-09-2007, 10:36 PM

I have been using the fasmask lately and have had great results. The only problem as mentioned above is you can't be too shaky when cutting.

goingvertical · 01-10-2007, 12:33 AM

i get the smallest bottle,and apply 2 coats with a 1" paint brush then using my wife's hairdryer between coats to help with drying time. using a red fine tip pen i draw what i want on the overspray film that's on the body then use a sharp exacto to cut out my design on the inside.hope this make's sense.

S-Dog · 01-10-2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cole82

Liquid mask smells like a$$ no really blind folded you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

use the bob dively liqquid mask.... it has almost no smell

run2jeepn · 01-10-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by S-Dog

use the bob dively liqquid mask.... it has almost no smell

Thats what I used on all my bodied. Never had an issue. But with doing what you want. Just use tape. That way you get perfect lines...

Nub-4-life · 01-14-2007, 02:56 PM

thanks. based on what i heard i think ill just roll with tape. but 1 question.. A. whats the best kinda tape to use. B.will it lead adhesive resido?

jrdk92 · 01-14-2007, 06:45 PM

the blue one..go to like home depot and get the blue one..its best...no it doesnt leave residue..very easy to take off too...

phishead1101 · 01-15-2007, 10:56 AM

With the blue painters tape you have to be really careful! The lack of "sticky residue" can lead to the masking lines bleeding. Make sure that you rub down all the edges and get a good seal before you paint!

lostwages · 01-15-2007, 11:01 AM

heres what ive used in the past, ive found the bob dively (sp) liquid mask to be the best and as far as tape i like the 3m green automotive masking tape, i find it at any place that sells paint supplies. also try the fineline tape from 3m for thinner lines, its more of a plastic tape and works great for 1/8-1/4 inch lines.

Nub-4-life · 01-15-2007, 11:12 AM

thanks i just went with electrical tape amazingly it works like a charm i used an x-acto to curve the ends. i decided to do black and white stripe. i dont have the white yet but the black looks sick!

thanx 4 all the help every one

mspohn · 01-15-2007, 11:25 AM

You can also paint the white first, when its dry, go over it with silver, it won't darken the white, but makes it opaque enough that the green won't show through

JeremyH · 01-15-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cole82

Liquid mask smells like a$$

That is an understatement. My wife says it smells like a cross between mac-n-cheese and vomit.

01-09-2007, 05:26 PM	#1
Nub-4-life Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 32	liquid mask how much liquid mask(oz.) would i need if i wanted to maks off all but 2 stripes on my body? where is the best place to buy liquid mask? thanks

01-10-2007, 12:33 AM	#11
goingvertical Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ov'a hea Posts: 351	i get the smallest bottle,and apply 2 coats with a 1" paint brush then using my wife's hairdryer between coats to help with drying time. using a red fine tip pen i draw what i want on the overspray film that's on the body then use a sharp exacto to cut out my design on the inside.hope this make's sense. Last edited by goingvertical; 01-10-2007 at 12:36 AM.

01-15-2007, 11:12 AM	#18
Nub-4-life Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 32	ty thanks i just went with electrical tape amazingly it works like a charm i used an x-acto to curve the ends. i decided to do black and white stripe. i dont have the white yet but the black looks sick! thanx 4 all the help every one

01-09-2007, 05:40 PM	#2
Gula I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Here Posts: 2,320	Why dont you just mast off those two stripes and paint hte rest then remove the masking material and then paint those? Any hobby shop or Tower sells it.

01-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#3
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	or use tape and an exacto??

01-09-2007, 06:06 PM	#4
Cole82 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 2,028	Liquid mask smells like a$$ no really blind folded you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

01-09-2007, 06:49 PM	#7
NorCal 2500HD Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fremont/Newark, California Posts: 710	You can also use the clear plastidip that comes in an aerosol can. Always paint the darker color first.

01-09-2007, 09:55 PM	#8
rash_powder Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Grand Forks Posts: 81	I have used the liquid mask before. It was a long time ago, one of the first bodies I ever painted. It really is a pain to use. For striping tape is sooo much easier. Plus, with tape you will get very straight lines (I found it difficult to cut the liquid stuff straight I am too shaky). rash

01-09-2007, 10:09 PM	#9
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	ive been trying to use liquid mask on my latest paint job, Ive been using faskolor (water based) and it softens the liquid mask and bonds it with the paint and when i try to remove it, it takes the paint off with it.

01-09-2007, 10:36 PM	#10
crcoppens Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 734	I have been using the fasmask lately and have had great results. The only problem as mentioned above is you can't be too shaky when cutting.

01-14-2007, 02:56 PM	#14
Nub-4-life Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Port Angeles Posts: 32	thanks. based on what i heard i think ill just roll with tape. but 1 question.. A. whats the best kinda tape to use. B.will it lead adhesive resido?

01-14-2007, 06:45 PM	#15
jrdk92 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA USA Posts: 84	the blue one..go to like home depot and get the blue one..its best...no it doesnt leave residue..very easy to take off too...

01-15-2007, 10:56 AM	#16
phishead1101 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Knoxville Posts: 611	With the blue painters tape you have to be really careful! The lack of "sticky residue" can lead to the masking lines bleeding. Make sure that you rub down all the edges and get a good seal before you paint!

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01-15-2007, 11:01 AM	#17
lostwages Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: holts summit Posts: 43	heres what ive used in the past, ive found the bob dively (sp) liquid mask to be the best and as far as tape i like the 3m green automotive masking tape, i find it at any place that sells paint supplies. also try the fineline tape from 3m for thinner lines, its more of a plastic tape and works great for 1/8-1/4 inch lines.

01-15-2007, 11:25 AM	#19
mspohn Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jackson Posts: 278	You can also paint the white first, when its dry, go over it with silver, it won't darken the white, but makes it opaque enough that the green won't show through

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