automotive pinstripe for masking on semi truck kit's

[ranma]

Anyone else use automotive pinstripes on a semi truck kit for masking when painting stripes on a truck?

[Gary Chastain]

I have not tried automotive tape, does it have a clean edge and then remove well? Have been concerned that it would stick to well and be difficult to remove. 

[Mark]

Most pinstriping tape is on the thick side.  For masking, you want thin tape. 

When thick tape is used, the second color builds up against the thickness of the tape itself, causing the rough edges you see after it is removed.

[ranma]

46 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Have been concerned that it would stick to well and be difficult to remove

I haven't had an issue with removing it from the plastic. and the lines come out crisp and smooth. Haven't had any issues  with paint build up either..

[Gary Chastain]

2 hours ago, ranma said:

I haven't had an issue with removing it from the plastic. and the lines come out crisp and smooth. Haven't had any issues  with paint build up either..

Great tip, gonna try it, thanks. 

[Mike 1017]

When I worked with my dad in his body shop. There was pinstriping masking tape. He would lay down the masking tape and then pull out the pre-cut center. Then he would paint the pinstripe. 

Mike