KWT Posted January 7 Wondering if you guys could tell me what you use to replicate these things? I've used Sharpies, but it doesn't really look the part. Maybe I'm not doing it right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bainford Posted January 7 (edited) I mask and paint after the final polishing. I use BMF as the masking medium. Tamiya semi gloss black acrylic sprayed lightly usually looks pretty good. Edited January 7 by Bainford Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBLNG Posted January 7 Tamiya makes an XF-85 rubber black paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venom Posted January 7 51 minutes ago, Bainford said: I mask and paint after the final polishing. I use BMF as the masking medium. Tamiya semi gloss black acrylic sprayed lightly usually looks pretty good. X2... I use different paint though and I brush it on instead of spraying. The results are great if your masking job is clean and well adhered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1972coronet Posted January 7 1 hour ago, NOBLNG said: Tamiya makes an XF-85 rubber black paint. Bingo ! And , that stuff does , indeed , look like black rubber when it dries ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik Smith Posted January 7 Mask and paint for the cleanest look. Tamiya makes a magical tape for curves. Or you can use BMF and reverse the normal procedure - apply as normal but peal away BMF on the trim portion, then paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeBee Posted January 7 With any window surround that needs to be black i use Tamiya rubber black TS-82 decanted and applied with the airbrush, mask the parts with regular Tamiya masking tape, apply the rubber black in light coats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitchdup Posted January 7 I just use duplicolour flat black, but once its dry i rub my fingers through my hair then use the natural skin oils to give it the sheen of rubber. I do the same to bring up floor detail n chassis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWT Posted January 17 Thank for the info guys. Much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brutalform Posted January 23 (edited) As another option, you can use Vallejo paint. Just carefully mask, and brush it on. The brush strokes level nicely, unlike the Tamiya acrylics, and if you make a mistake, it will wipe off with water before it dries. If you have a steady hand, you might be able to skip the masking. Just use the “air” version, so thinning with water isn’t necessary. Edited January 23 by Brutalform Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWT Posted February 4 Thanks.. another avenue to look at is always appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venom Posted February 25 On 1/6/2021 at 9:25 PM, Erik Smith said: Mask and paint for the cleanest look. Tamiya makes a magical tape for curves. Or you can use BMF and reverse the normal procedure - apply as normal but peal away BMF on the trim portion, then paint. Hey Erik, could you please tell me what that Tamiya tape is called or post a pic of it please? Thanks👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteski Posted February 25 Tamiya Masking Tape for Curves. It is some sort of a plastic (vinyl?) tape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik Smith Posted February 25 4 hours ago, Venom said: Hey Erik, could you please tell me what that Tamiya tape is called or post a pic of it please? Thanks👍 Yup, the stuff Peter posted right above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venom Posted February 25 6 hours ago, peteski said: Tamiya Masking Tape for Curves. It is some sort of a plastic (vinyl?) tape. 2 hours ago, Erik Smith said: Yup, the stuff Peter posted right above. Cool, thanks guys. Just ordered myself some.👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
