Stencils and painting

[Crusader]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Ahhh, kewl. That makes sense.

[jarrod]

All masked . You might remember this one DB

[Crusader]

Thanks Gents.

That's nice.. Way cool..

[dingobass]

I do remember that one, Jrod.
A proper Country twanger

[Rabbitz]

"You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run"

[jarrod]

Rabbitz your a clown