what is a good liquid mask brand?

[tamiyadan]

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[rctenracer]

I just started using liquid mask . I went with Bob Dively . Works the best when it is sprayed on as you get even coats as opposed to brushing it on.

[Coelacanth]

I've had no problems with FasMask, I spray it on as well. I blow-dry it between coats with a hair dryer and use several coats--5 or 6 at least--and even then, you use up a lot less than when brushing on. It takes way too long when brushing it on and waiting for the coats to dry, even with a hair dryer.

[rctenracer]

I just tried using micromark liquid mask and had REALLY major problems.

So was it one of those apply and scrape off brands?

[tamiyadan]

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[Coelacanth]

I've never heard of that brand, but doing a bit of research, it appears to be more intended for hard plastic modelling than Lexan bodies. At least, those are the modellers who seem to be using & recommending it.

[tamiya]

So was it one of those apply and scrape off brands?

just about all the rubbery/white/stinky liquid masks become "scrape off" when not applied thick enough. Which is 99% of first time users, they'll never spray 3-8 coats when each coat takes to long to dry.

Hobby & art shops sell in tiny little jars, ripoff.

We get "liquid mask" locally thru a paint supplier that's meant as a base for "temporary duco" on say a 1:1 car you wish to either protect temporarily for transporting or a short term colour change paint job on top of it eg TV/movie hire. Sprays on smooth enough to look ok 10' away, peels off in sheets when needed. Untinted it's milky white when wet, translucent when cured.

Lately been seeing same stuff sold retail in rattlecans too that's been tinted so you don't need to overcoat in desired colour, haven't tried yet - I assume it's opaque enough to cover up underlying colour.

[rctenracer]

When spraying liquid mask use a respirator.

[tamiyadan]

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