Tinfoil Masking

[Cato]

I'm actually showing this in inverse order but you'll get the simple idea. When doing the color break on my Rolls, I mask the upper part of the curve first using Tamiya 3mm tape. 3m Fineline is also excellent for this. I then trim a swatch of foil over-size for the part but trimmed close on the curve. Then masking tape of choice to hold the foil's edge to the curve tape. Try not to get the masking tape on the primered surface or bare plastic - only on the curve tape. Fold the excess foil around the top and side edges; it will hold fine like that. Spray to your heart's content. Leave on for days if you must. Multiple coats of hot lacquer will not soften the foil like masking tape which will leave residue beneath. As will BMF if you mask with that. Can also do smaller cars and sections without wrapping around edges; just trim close to the base tape.

 

[StevenGuthmiller]

Great tip!

Don't know why I never thought of that!

 

Steve

[Miatatom]

The more I learn about 2 tone paint, the more I'm inclined to tackle the BRE Datsun 510 that's been stalled for a long time. Simple, why didn't I think of that?