What’s the best way

[slusher]

What’s the best way too do the black trim on windshield? I have been using paint..

[peteski]

Ah, a "click bait" subject line.

I use paint too.  I assume you are talking about the black border around the inside of the windshield (not the external trim).

[slusher]

Yes, inside windshield border..

[Fat Brian]

I try to mask the straight lines and freehand any curved areas. No matter what it usually ends up looking like hammered dog doo.

[935k3]

Nothing beats masking and airbrushing. It can be time consuming though.

[peteski]

Tamiya kits include self-adhesive masks you can apply to the inside of the windshield to paint that border.  Early ones you had to cut out yourself - more recent ones are die-cut.  I wish Americam manufacturers also included those masks.

[slusher]

8 minutes ago, peteski said:

Tamiya kits include self-adhesive masks you can apply to the inside of the windshield to paint that border.  Early ones you had to cut out yourself - more recent ones are die-cut.  I wish Americam manufacturers also included those masks.

I wish they did also, the way kit prices are going up that would be a bonus....

[StevenGuthmiller]

I have toyed with this issue a few times as well, but I'm finding that in most cases, (depending on the car) the rubber seals around the glass can be very difficult to pick out on the actual vehicles, so I question whether or not it's worth the effort.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Fat Brian]

 

56 minutes ago, peteski said:

Tamiya kits include self-adhesive masks you can apply to the inside of the windshield to paint that border.  Early ones you had to cut out yourself - more recent ones are die-cut.  I wish Americam manufacturers also included those masks.

 

45 minutes ago, slusher said:

I wish they did also, the way kit prices are going up that would be a bonus....

The new reissue of the Monte Carlo SS has the black printed on the glass, I could go for a bit more of that.

[peteski]

7 minutes ago, Fat Brian said:

 

 

The new reissue of the Monte Carlo SS has the black printed on the glass, I could go for a bit more of that.

Nice!  That sure beats masking and painting.

[Fat Brian]

3 minutes ago, peteski said:

Nice!  That sure beats masking and painting.

Yes, it's much better and worth any extra it adds to the price.

[Flat32]

42 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

I have toyed with this issue a few times as well, but I'm finding that in most cases, (depending on the car) the rubber seals around the glass can be very difficult to pick out on the actual vehicles, so I question whether or not it's worth the effort.

 

Should you find a need you might try laying in a cheap black synthetic wig hair using mousse or moustache wax for stickum.  Not tried myself, but worthy of an experiment IMHO. Vent windows more likely to benefit, if it works like I envision.

[espo]

A word of caution on the moustache wax. While it will hold the hairs together and can be enhanced by wetting your fingers while shaping the moustache but as a stickum you will be disappointed. Use the odorless type and ventilation shouldn't be a problem. 

9 hours ago, Flat32 said:

Should you find a need you might try laying in a cheap black synthetic wig hair using mousse or moustache wax for stickum.  Not tried myself, but worthy of an experiment IMHO. Vent windows more likely to benefit, if it works like I envision.

 

[cobraman]

I have used a marker a time or two but it can look purple unless you coat again when dry. Not the best method I will add.

[935k3]

12 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

I have toyed with this issue a few times as well, but I'm finding that in most cases, (depending on the car) the rubber seals around the glass can be very difficult to pick out on the actual vehicles, so I question whether or not it's worth the effort.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

The older cars did just have the rubber seal which can be done by marker. The newer cars have blacked out areas on the window it self. They can be very wide on some cars like this Ford Fiesta WRC. Masking and painting are best for this and an air brush is  the best for this.

 

[slusher]

Thanks so much guys!

[Brutalform]

Mask entire window with Tamiya masking tape. Trim to expose the edge. Spray with Tamiya Rubber Black lacquer. Remove tape. The rubber black looks more realistic than other blacks.