Sticky Marks from masking
- Thread starter ChrisP
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. Is it a smooth it off and repaint job? Gutted
Mr Bowcat
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Is it residue or is the paint actually marked? If it's just residue I would try odorless thinners on a cotton bud and carefully rub over the marks. it may take a while, but should come off eventually.
I had to do this all over my F-16 build where the mask set left residue over 80% of the model.
I had to do this all over my F-16 build where the mask set left residue over 80% of the model.
I shall give it a try this afternoon. Thanks for the tip. Perhaps I will learn to be patient and the let the paint set properly in future !Is it residue or is the paint actually marked? If it's just residue I would try odorless thinners on a cotton bud and carefully rub over the marks. it may take a while, but should come off eventually.
I had to do this all over my F-16 build where the mask set left residue over 80% of the model.
Mr Bowcat
SMF Supporter
Just in case you wanted to see what I had to deal with 
https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/tamiya-1-48-f16c-aggressor.34908/page-3
It can be recovered (even as bad as I had it), but takes time and patience.
https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/tamiya-1-48-f16c-aggressor.34908/page-3
It can be recovered (even as bad as I had it), but takes time and patience.
Wow. Something to aspire to. Well done, a good job.Just in case you wanted to see what I had to deal with
https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/tamiya-1-48-f16c-aggressor.34908/page-3
It can be recovered (even as bad as I had it), but takes time and patience.
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What kind of paint are you using Chris.
Laurie
Laurie
Zero paints.
Have been very gently trying this out. Not a lot of success. Have decided that the area is relatively small but important so am going to rub it down and respray. Won't take that long but I will leave it dry a lot longer!!
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Chris you may consider these masking tape. They are automotice & particularly for glossy finishes although I also use them on matt.
Never had the adhesive separate. They release very well.
Laurie
Finespray Fine Line Green Tape (6mm x 55m)
3M™ Fine Line Masking Tape Blue 6mm x 32.9 m Roll
The blue will take you around any curve. Green for straight lines.
I use the infini Easy Cutting boards which gives a new clean line ie no glue creap on the outside edge. Also cut to the thickness you want.
Never had the adhesive separate. They release very well.
Laurie
Finespray Fine Line Green Tape (6mm x 55m)
3M™ Fine Line Masking Tape Blue 6mm x 32.9 m Roll
The blue will take you around any curve. Green for straight lines.
I use the infini Easy Cutting boards which gives a new clean line ie no glue creap on the outside edge. Also cut to the thickness you want.
Thanks Laurie. Will look into it