Used white base color since front of the body is also white.Īll products listed as “in stock” are in our warehouse and ready to be shipped within the next day. Finally, you can remove the protective plastic where you made the pattern sketch. Once the base paint has dried, cut off the window masks and cut the whole body into the desired shape. As a general rule of thumb: if you used mainly dark colors pick black and if lighter colors, pick white. Next, pick the base paint - either white or black depending on the colors used. After darkest areas are painted remove the rest of the mask from lighter areas. Remove mask from the areas you want to paint With lighter colors you may need to apply up to two to three coats to get the desired degree of coverage for the color. Once you’ve applied a sufficient amount of coats, you can move on to cut the next pattern (note that you can cut all the patterns of the same color at once) proceeding from darker to lighter colors. After removing the masking, paint the area either with spray gun or spray paint. Start by cutting off the masking from the area where the darkest color will be applied. When cutting the mask, press the knife as gently as possible to avoid cut marks on the finished body.Īlways start with darker colors that cover best. Use a crafting knife to cut off the mask. When you are working on your first body and practicing the painting process, it’s advisable to go for larger and simpler designs. Note that all bodies don’t have a removable plastic on the surface so check this before you start sketching. Sketch the desired pattern on the protective plastic on the outer surface of the body. Once dried, the mask will be almost invisible. Let each coat dry properly before applying the next one. Choose a wide brush and make sure not to let the mask “foam” when masking over all the dints and corners. Once the body has dried, apply the liquid mask on the inner surface of the body in two or three coats. For this, use a clean and soft sponge and a bit of dishwashing soap. The first thing to do is wash the inner surface of the body. Compared to the taping method, the advantages of using liquid mask include less leaking and the possibility to make more complex patterns, plus creating the patterns is much faster when using liquid masking. Once the mask has dried, you can cut the desired patterns in the mask and apply the paints in appropriate order. The liquid masking is applied on the inner surface of the body. Liquid masking is as an alternative for painting methods that involve taping.
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