retroguy Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 On most new car windows,they come with a black trim.Tamiya has stensils to cover the non painted part. Any idea's on windows w/o stensils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Some make their own mask. I have used acrylic paint on the inside of the window (my hands are not steady enough) but I have better luck using a Sharpie Permanent Ink marker, again on the inside edge. I freehand the edge only when necessary. I use a non-slip ruler when possible. Staples office supply sells flexible rulers in their drafting supply section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) I also use a Sharpie permanent marker; for black glass surrounds I use a chisel-tip (rather than the standard fine tip) marker as I have great success using the marker freehand with this type of marker because with a minimum of pressure the tip takes a "set" along the edge of the glass, and you can draw it back and forth with pretty good control. Chisel Tip Marker It doesn't take a lot of practice, and if you do mess up you can use some compound to remove it. If this is too difficult, get some Shurtape Gold (this is almost exactly like Tamiya masking tape, easy to use, very thin, and when burnished in place you can see a color change) in a couple of widths, use this to make your window mask and then use the Sharpie or whatever paint you like. This is essentially the same kind of tape that they make the window masks with for Tamiya/Aoshima/Fujimi kits. This is the stuff, it's easiest to find at a Sherwin Williams paint store (home, not automotive): Shurtape Gold CP 60 Edited March 18, 2010 by Zoom Zoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Great tip Bob, didn't know about this tape. I will be purchasing some soon and save my valuable and expensive Tamiya tape!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroguy Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Great tip Bob, didn't know about this tape. I will be purchasing some soon and save my valuable and expensive Tamiya tape!! Thanks for the info guys,I keep forgetting about the sharpie markers... I like the tape idea too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 This is a good place to ask ..anyone know of a solvent that will remove Sharpie marker from clear plastic. Have a tail light I need to redo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) I knew I had heard of one before.. gonna try the alcohol.. thanks, Steve Edit: Had some 70% isopropyl alcohol (this is what rubbing alcohol is) and it worked instantly. The tail light was "painted" over 6 months ago, so age had no effect. It's back in the saddle for me.. Edited April 5, 2010 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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