guitarsam326 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 after browsing through the all ready mix site at different paint combos for mixer drums for what seemed like days on end, I tried different ways of striping my mixer drum just to become disgusted. my mixer is under glass now but I have more in the works and I was wondering if ANYONE out there has a good way to mask off a drum for painting spirals in particular, thanks for the help in advance guys!
72 Charger Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Sam I know just how you feel . I spent hours and hours trying to get a spiral just right even using flexible masking tape! . After painting it I was just annoyed with it so it got stripped (still waiting to get repainted) I think I will try the Diamond pattern instead .
guitarsam326 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 I've heard about using electrical tape, but I haven't tried it.
72 Charger Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Ive tried it on a cab before but I found that it wont stay down if you go over raised detail like rivets and door hinges . So you get paint bleed through . I would say try Tamiya tape cut into thin strips say 1mm wide . It will give a bit on bends and wont lift over details
rctruk Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Here's something to think about....not as spectacular as a spiral or a diamond pattern. Just a couple of simple stripes and the company logo.
Superpeterbilt Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Sam, I recommend the 3m pinstripers tape. Its very strong and very flexible. Then you just mask over it. The tape is only about 1/8 wide. This can be used to make a clean spiral down the drum. Short of that, most hardware stores carry different colors of "plastic tape" that is like electrical tape but the adhesive is not as messy. Ive used this to make fat stripes in the past.
fantacmet Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Mount it on something, stick it in a hand drill locked in a vice and use a quickrite clamp to get just the right pressure on the trigger, grab the brush and have at it.
Relic_Models Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Tamiya tape, or similar strips. Then add normal masking tape on top of the strips to cover. Another option is Para-film. It's almost like plastic wrap but it will actually stay where you put it but doesn't leave adheasive residue. Should be able to find it on Amazon.
guitarsam326 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks for the info guys! Jeff- I think you suggested that to me on my lnt 8000 mixer, and that's what I ended up doing, and it doesn't look bad at all! Terry- does the pin striping come off easily? I've contemplated using it but I just haven't tried it yet.
Superpeterbilt Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Terry- does the pin striping come off easily? I've contemplated using it but I just haven't tried it yet. Yes, its easy to work with and you can get some tight curves with it. Just make sure that your primer and base coat are well cured. I used some cheap junk that was not my norm, and the striping pulled the paint off. Since then, Ive stuck to my regular paint and no problems. Ive heard good things about the Tamiya tape also. Edited February 17, 2015 by Superpeterbilt
guitarsam326 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 I tried the tamiya tape and it worked ok, but it wanted to bunch u on the inside of the curve so to speak, and I had a hard time getting a good seal on the outsides, but I may have had a bad roll, who knows!
Relic_Models Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Some people cut their own tape with a straight edge on ceramic tile or glass. Plus it helps to gently rub the edges with a dull toothpick to ensure the tape follows any details (rivets and panel lines) and creates a seal to stop any bleeding.
Superpeterbilt Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 I tried the tamiya tape and it worked ok, but it wanted to bunch u on the inside of the curve so to speak, and I had a hard time getting a good seal on the outsides, but I may have had a bad roll, who knows! Its a technique you have get a feel for. Hold your thumb on the curve and pull tight with your other hand as your laying it down. There will be no bunching if you do that. Just practice doing a flame job on a motorcycle tank, and youll be good to go
fantacmet Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Tamiya can still bunch but his suggestion minimizes it. Thing to keep in mind is it's a type of rice paper the adhesive is on. The narrower it is the easier it is to conform to curves. I use the heck out of it.
mixmaster79 Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 I use colored electrical tape ( black leaves nasty marks on light colors) and also 3m makes a body shop tape that works very well- i usually just spray the base coat of white or gray primer , clean it with alcohol, depending on the size of stripes I'll use quarter inch or half inch tape wrapping around the drum 3 to 4 times , then spray your colors, lightly wet sand it and then Clear coat it - when using the rex kit drum with the big lap welds it is difficult I usually try to push the tape up close to the line somtimes blow dry it works or use a lil rubber cement soo it sneaks down tight , either way somtimes u get a lil paint bleed u can use an exact blade to lightly scrape the paint off the paint underneath if your very careful or just touch it up and lightly wet sand it before clear coat - for other patterns like diamonds , polka dots I usually go with decals
Tesla Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 Chris,I must say your models are outstanding! Very impressive! I am familiar with the CSI paint scheme, as it was used by E.L. Dauphinais in North Grafton MA (I'm quite sure they owned CSI).Seeing the DM 800 brings back lots of memories of their well maintained fleet!
72 Charger Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 I must say they are some of the finest Mack Mixers I have EVER seen. I like the Stars and Bars the best.
disabled modeler Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 Very nice mixers....those old Macks look great...!
Ben Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 I have not actually tried it but if I was to try it, I would use half inch wide Tamiya masking tape and I would start by putting to tape rollers together side-by-side and then applying two strips of tape at a time, making sure the sides of the tape stay right next to each other all the way to the end, essentially covering the barrel completely with tape where the stripes would be. Then, after you get them burnished down really well, simply pull off one strip of tape and this will leave you with a perfect gap from beginning to end.
guitarsam326 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Posted September 3, 2015 I use colored electrical tape ( black leaves nasty marks on light colors) and also 3m makes a body shop tape that works very well- i usually just spray the base coat of white or gray primer , clean it with alcohol, depending on the size of stripes I'll use quarter inch or half inch tape wrapping around the drum 3 to 4 times , then spray your colors, lightly wet sand it and then Clear coat it - when using the rex kit drum with the big lap welds it is difficult I usually try to push the tape up close to the line somtimes blow dry it works or use a lil rubber cement soo it sneaks down tight , either way somtimes u get a lil paint bleed u can use an exact blade to lightly scrape the paint off the paint underneath if your very careful or just touch it up and lightly wet sand it before clear coat - for other patterns like diamonds , polka dots I usually go with decals Christopher, thanks for the info, i will definitely try this on my next mixer, your builds are what inspired me to build mine, your weathering is spot on, especially on the tires!
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