oliwb
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| posted on 22/9/06 at 05:23 PM |
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Stripe Painting
Anyonw know how to get a perfectly straight line when spraying paints on? I'm trying to paint a rim round the nosecone in spray paint on to
gelcoat. I mask it off but anytime I pull the tape off it takes paint with it or leaves the line all wonky. not sure whether to leave it on longer
or take it off quicker?! It takes 5-6 coats to get a decent colour so can't take it off between each one and re-apply! Cheers for any
advice....Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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NeilP
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| posted on 22/9/06 at 07:20 PM |
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The standard (beige) masking tape is no good for really precise lines - Believe that body shops use a special plastic tape - If you've a paint
spayers near you try and beg some off?...
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 22/9/06 at 08:10 PM |
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Do you mean pinstripping? what about using pinstrip tape as used by bodyshops? Check your local automotive paint suppliers, they normally have a
selection .
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k33ts
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| posted on 22/9/06 at 08:26 PM |
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you need fine line tape. and it sounds like you need to etch the surface your spraying.
if it takes 5-6 coats your using the wrong paint!!
[Edited on 22/9/06 by k33ts]
tukcustoms.com
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Chippy
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| posted on 22/9/06 at 11:22 PM |
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Definately need to key GRP, either with a selfetch primer, or fine wet and dry. Plus well degrease prior to this, as when it comes from the mould, it
has a wax residue still on it. Agree about the fine line tap, use that, and back up the remaining masked area with ordinary tape and paper. Hope that
helps. Ray.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 23/9/06 at 09:47 AM |
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you also need to consider using a razor blade break the seal between the paint and the tape. If you watch American Chopper or biker build off the
painters who pinstripe the fuel tanks carefully slice with a razor blade.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 23/9/06 at 10:19 AM |
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How about using one of these?
Cheers
Mark
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oliwb
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| posted on 23/9/06 at 07:20 PM |
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Cheers guys. I couldn't get my hands on the special masking tape. I etched the surface using wet+dry paper so no probs there....I didn't
use a razor blade though which probably would have helped......I've done my painting now really cheaply so I can get an idea of how it will
look....once I make my mind up I'll remove the paint again and take it down to the local paint sprayers and get them to do it
properly.....Cheers Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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