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Crusader
31-10-2015, 02:51 PM
As stated in a couple of other threads, I need to paint black crosses on a blue guitar.
So if I cut adhesive vinyl to shape, and paint the cross. What concerns do I have removing the vinyl?
Do I need to use a sharp blade on the edges etc.
I am using enamel paint on this one.

jarrod
31-10-2015, 05:17 PM
Hi Neal, I have been airbrushing for a very long time using methods from free hand to masking and stencil. For what you require I would simply use a simple standard masking tape to make your crosses shape. Allow the paint to dry but not harden and run a blade lightly around the edges and peal off. Only apply enough paint for solid colour cover .

dingobass
31-10-2015, 05:28 PM
Thanks Jrod, I was worries about Crusader using adhesive vinyl... Had visions of it tearing the blue paint off...
Would the blue low tack masking tape work, using your suggested method?

jarrod
31-10-2015, 05:45 PM
3m fine line is the better stuff. Paint bleed usually occurs with the low tac. Very very fine first two coats to seal the edge.

dingobass
31-10-2015, 05:46 PM
Ahhh, kewl. That makes sense.

jarrod
31-10-2015, 05:49 PM
All masked . You might remember this one DB

Crusader
31-10-2015, 05:52 PM
Thanks Gents.

That's nice.. Way cool..

dingobass
31-10-2015, 06:43 PM
I do remember that one, Jrod.
A proper Country twanger :)

Rabbitz
01-11-2015, 02:44 AM
"You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run"

jarrod
01-11-2015, 08:01 AM
Rabbitz your a clown :)

Rabbitz
01-11-2015, 08:20 AM
Rabbitz your a clown :)

Funnily enough, I have worked in circuses.

(True story)

Crusader
01-11-2015, 08:23 AM
He just typed what others were thinking.. 😎

Rabbitz
01-11-2015, 08:54 AM
Geez you can feel the love in the room.

Catch ya later

Crusader
02-11-2015, 06:14 AM
no, I meant that you had quoted the Gambler, I know I was thinking it :)

not that we were all thinking you are a clown.. sorry..

dave.king1
02-11-2015, 09:41 AM
Rabbitz your a clown :)

EFA you're ;)

wokkaboy
02-11-2015, 09:54 AM
haha DK correcting speller Jrod again

jarrod
03-11-2015, 08:36 PM
Geez you can feel the love in the room.

Catch ya later

There is always love and Crusader is quite correct lol...

Crusader
04-11-2015, 07:46 AM
Um, I have another question.

I am sanding between coats of the base blue once I have the final coat of that on Do I sand it then put the black crosses on?
or not sand the final coat as I will put a clear coat on top?

Sorry for all the questions it's been a long time since I painted anything that wasn't a toy soldier.

wokkaboy
04-11-2015, 07:50 AM
Hey Neil,
once you have the last blue coat nice and flat you shouldn't need to sand it before the black crosses go on. Once you are happy with the black cross coats remove the stencils (once the black paint has cured) then I'd give it a light 1200 or 1500 grit wet and dry before clear coats.
Good luck !
No need to apologise about questions, if it saves you a stuff up then it's a win for all !

Crusader
04-11-2015, 09:39 AM
Thanks for the advice, helps me keep on the right track.

jarrod
04-11-2015, 04:45 PM
Hey Neil, yes a light scuff so your black paint has a surface to stick too and then a light scuff on cross once dry for clear coat.