Brutalform Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) Two things are evident in these pics. First off, I stink at BMF!! Actually this is my first ever BMF job, so its not too horrifying. And second, it might be hard to tell, but, the BMF left some goo on the roof top. I tried a dab of GOO Gone with a Q Tip, but it did not really help. Any ideas to a noob??? Thanks much. Edited August 7, 2010 by Brutalform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Sorry...forgot to mention, that the car is coated with Testors Glosscoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Looks good to me, and to get that residue off, take your finger and use it to get some skin oil from the side of your nose or forehead, and buff it off with that. Yes, it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolplastic Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Looks great! I also have the same trouble from time to time. Have to try roadhawg's trick next time myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Actually the oily residue from most any decent floor wax will work too. Uh Bowling Alley, Johnsons Paste, hey even Meguiars ........... Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) Actually the oily residue from most any decent floor wax will work too. Uh Bowling Alley, Johnsons Paste, hey even Meguiars ........... Ed Shaver Yep. I've also used WD-40 applied with a Q-tip, but plain ol' skin oil works great and it's hard to beat the price! Edited August 7, 2010 by roadhawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Thanks for the advice everyone!!! Much appreciated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) Don't burnish the BMF too much before trimming, you can do that after it is trimmed. A light touch with the X-Acto blade is the trick when trimming BMF. Also consider working under a magnafied lamp. If you wander off-course with the knife, try again. Nothing short of real metal trim looks as good as BMF. BTW, I like your avatar. You knew my mother in law? Edited August 8, 2010 by Jon Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 Thanks Jon...like I said, it was my very first BMF job. Years ago, I used to just mask and paint trim, or if I was feeling steady, do it free hand, which usually meant Id be respraying the project all over again. I will take your advice next time, and just lightly touch the blade on it. I think I was using more pressure than I should have on it. I think I am going to re-clear the roof of the car, as I cant seem to get it shined up where the BMF was. That 61 Impala is ready to go together soon. Working on a 55 pro street Chevy now. Nice to do other projects while the paint is drying on the current one. Geez was your mother in law and mine twins???? LOL!! This site is very, very, cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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