How long can I leave paint masking tape on?

[sjordan2]

I need to create some thin chrome trim for the length of the body of a 1/16 painted kit. I think using beading wire would be too difficult and unrealistic.

My plan is to put down the masking tape and hit it with clear to seal the edges.

Then, I need to lay down some black, probably 2 wet coats to add some relief/dimension to the trim. Then I plan to hit it with SpazStix chrome.

How long can I leave the tape on without peeling any paint away?

If you've done this, please let me know.

The trim I'm talking about is at the separation between the black and the gray paint below - it looks like white pinstriping, but it's really metal.

[moparmagiclives]

If it was prepped properly and your using a good painters tape, you shouldnt have any problems with the paint job you've already done for a few days at least, if at all. I would be more concerned with clear you laydown, then the black, and letting it dry and then over that with chrome. I think your going to get one heck of a build line. But that may work to your advantage as some dimension to your trim, but I think your going to have alot of flash that will tear up you trim when you pull the tape.

Edited May 21, 2012 by moparmagiclives

[sjordan2]

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Edited May 21, 2012 by sjordan2

[CadillacPat]

Use a good modeling tape like Tamiya and you won't have any problems with bleed under.

I would not spray Clear over any tape.

CadillacPat