Zosh Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 I screwed up the canopy.Masked it, painted it, paint got underneath the masking.(First time doing masking) How do I remove the paint on the canopy now?Testors enamel. And after that how do i masked accurately?I have a feeling im doing it wrongly...Could someone help me with this?( A pic with a masked canopy would be nice.) Painting on the canopy is hard,the paint does not seem to stick and is like painting white paint.Do i have to coat it several times until it becomes opaque or is it i need to prime it before painting it?BTW it was not airbrushed on as i do not have one yet. :) Help Maybe its because i had not become a canopy polisher before starting on the canopy lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 The easiest way to remove excess paint from a canopy is to score along the framing with a sharp, new blade (to prevent possible chipping) then "chisel" away the excess paint with a toothpick. A light polishing with toothpaste or plastic polish should restore the shine, if the plastic is clouded. As for how to mask, there are many, many techniques and most people develop a personalized process that works for them. The RMS FAQ in the tools and tips section should deal with most of the major ones, but a key to remember is that, if you're using a tape/adhesive masking method, you have to burnish the edges, around the framing, so that paint won't bleed under. Also, drier paint coats, sprayed away from the framing will reduce the risk of bleeding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jane Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I always use tooth pick to lift the unwanted paint off my canopy, sometimes if I used enamel paint, I wet the toothpick using enamel thinner or mineral spirit,as for masking I always use my trusty Tamiya masking tape, new cutter and a pair of fresh eyes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zosh Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 I use tamiya masking tape, just don't know if im masking the curve edges correctly... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I've found that using the back side of a dental pick works well for burnishing down the edge of masking tape. Use the back side and always drag it backwards so the point doesn't catch. By dental pick I mean one of those two ended steel tools with a wide semi-circle hook on each end. The steel is nice and smooth and the curve lets you get it into tight spaces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jnick Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Could silly putty be used to mask the canopies? Or does it have to be some sort of tape? Thanks, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BZZBZZ Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I think better to use tapes on the edges and silly putty at the center Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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