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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.
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 .
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?
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.
Ahhh, kewl. That makes sense.
All masked . You might remember this one DB
Thanks Gents.
That's nice.. Way cool..
I do remember that one, Jrod.
A proper Country twanger :)
"You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run"
Rabbitz your a clown :)
Funnily enough, I have worked in circuses.Quote:
Originally Posted by jarrod
(True story)
He just typed what others were thinking.. 😎
Geez you can feel the love in the room.
Catch ya later
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..
EFA you're ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by jarrod
haha DK correcting speller Jrod again
There is always love and Crusader is quite correct lol...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rabbitz
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.
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 !
Thanks for the advice, helps me keep on the right track.
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.