GMP440 Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I am working on a 71' Cyclone nascar and it will be red white and blue. White is the overall color with red and white sections. What kind of tape can I use for masking the different colors that will nice crisp lines? I found some Pactra trim tape at home, will that give me crisp lines? What about fine line tape for masking? Thanks.
CAL Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I am working on a 71' Cyclone nascar and it will be red white and blue. White is the overall color with red and white sections. What kind of tape can I use for masking the different colors that will nice crisp lines? I found some Pactra trim tape at home, will that give me crisp lines? What about fine line tape for masking? Thanks. Tamiya yellow tape.
RadRidesByDan Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I use automotive 1/8th inch metallic pin striping. Its the cheapest cost by the foot trim tape to get to do 2 tones or more.....and very flexible to do curves.
ismaelg Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Like CAL said, 2 words, 3 samples: Tamiya tape Tamiya tape Tamiya tape I can't speak high enough of the Tamiya tape. All these are careful masking jobs with it. Thanks, Edited September 26, 2008 by ismaelg
CAL Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 2 words, 3 samples: Tamiya tape Tamiya tape Tamiya tape I can't speak high enough of the Tamiya tape. All these are careful masking jobs with it. Thanks, That is what I said.
Brendan Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I use 3M line tape. It's like Tamiya's tape but comes in thinner widths. If I'm going over a lot of edging or round shapes, that's what it's good for and for compound corners. And then I use the Tamiya for filling in. If you're worried about paint leaking underneath the tape, shoot a layer of clear over the top of your tape and it will seal it.
VW Dave Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Two-tone....how about four? Tamiya's 6mm masking tape is my new best friend Edited September 26, 2008 by VW Dave
ajulia Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Which by the way Mr.G would ya have updates on this one!!!! Also I have made good with jammydawg.com !!big ups!!! Edited September 26, 2008 by ajulia
MrObsessive Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Like others, I give a big shout out to TAMIYA TAPE!! I've not found anything better for masking! The fact that it's somewhat flexible is a big plus too! Here's a few pics of the stripes I masked with Tamiya Tape............... For wider areas that don't need sharp separation lines...........I like using Parafilm-----the somewhat opaque stuff you see on the Mustang. Some hobby shops may have it, but it can be found at Micro Mark, or through eBay.
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