Using Fujimi Window Masks

[Rodent]

I am working on a Golf R32 and it came with masks for the inside of the window unit. There aren't any instructions (in English anyway). Best I can gather online is that you cut them out and stick them to the inside of the windows following the markings on the windows, mask the outside for overspray, and shoot a light coat of black.

Anything I am missing? I have never built a kit with window masks included before.

[935k3]

That is about it. It is better if you can airbrush it.

[Bainford]

If you can, place the window in position after you have applied the mask, to ensure the mask is properly lined up with the window opening.

[Rodent]

Trevor, I am not sure what you are saying. This window unit has engraving around the outside indicating where the black is supposed to be.

Dale, I read the airbrush suggestion online somewhere as well and was wondering why it would be preferred to a rattle can. If there is good reason for it, I can dust off my Paasche H.

[Bainford]

10 minutes ago, Rodent said:

Trevor, I am not sure what you are saying. This window unit has engraving around the outside indicating where the black is supposed to be.

Dale, I read the airbrush suggestion online somewhere as well and was wondering why it would be preferred to a rattle can. If there is good reason for it, I can dust off my Paasche H.

If the window has a register, then no problem. I was thinking of my attempts to do window masking on kits that did not come with masks.

As for the airbrush, I'm sure the inference is that you will have a much better control over paint application. Rattle cans simply chuck great gobs of paint at the piece relative to an airbrush. An airbrush can provide smooth, even coverage without a paint build-up at the mask edge. Makes for a much tidier appearance.

[Erik Smith]

Yes, airbrush just allows a thinner coat of paint. I was afraid of a thick initial coat penetrating the mask and bleeding onto the glass - will it? I don’t know. 
I mask then shoot a few very light coats to seal the edge then spray for coverage. 
Here is a Honda Fit I did and it requires masking on both side because some of the window trim is molded into the glass.

The paint on the inside can be any sheen, but for the outside I decanted and used Tamiya semi gloss black. 

[Rodent]

Good grief, that's a lot of windows!

I think I will do a light coat of clear to seal the masks before I shoot the black. I was planning on using flat because the headliner detail and overhead console are part of the glass unit.

Thanks a lot guys!