Masking and paint bleed issues? My tip cor clean lines.

[Heckler]

This may have been done before but a search didn't turn up anything.

Almost every paint job I have done on lexan or a hard body I usually find spots where there is some paint bleed through the masking (and it makes me angry)!

What I do now to get really clean lines is after I have the area masked off, lets just say I'm going to paint some window trim on a hard body black, after masking I apply a thin coat of clear (or you can use the base coat color or whatever color is adjacent to the trim) with a brush to the area I'm going to paint along the masking line, let that dry then paint the trim color, the clear will seal off any areas the paint may have bled through and give you a nice clean line, and you don't even see the clear.

Just thought I would share this since it has been working great for me.

[STANG KILLA SS]

great tip!
you can also use vinyl (superior to tape) for the masking, and mist the first few layers to seal the edge. mist cant wick.

[mahgninnuc1]

Vinyl tape is awesome also. 3M Automotive, Marine & Aerospace : 3M

I also use oramask by orafol. Stencil Films - Graphic Products

Light coats and patience.