comment on masking

All above good suggestions.

Take a toothpick and really burnish down the tape along the edge.

I had a lot of bleed under then i discovered Tamyia tape wow what a difference I just make sure the tape edge is down tight. I dont even need to seal the edge.                                            ACESES5                                       

Don Stauffer

 

 

 

 You can also seal the edge with a coat along the edge of the color under the tape.  If any leaks under, it will be unnoticable, and seals the edge from any further color.

 

Never heard that tip before. I'll be darned, would have never thought of it.

Like PJ said....light coats!

Not only does it prevent "bleed"...it also helps greatly to reduce having a raised edge (thinking about German splinter camo here) where the edge of the tape was.

Cadet Chuck

After pressing down the edges of your masking tape as good as you can, apply a seal of Pledge Future or whatever they call it now, along the edge of the tape and the surface of the model.  Let it dry before painting.  This always works well for me.

 

You can also seal the edge with a coat along the edge of the color under the tape.  If any leaks under, it will be unnoticable, and seals the edge from any further color.

The best way to avoid bleed under the tape line is to spray very lightly away from the tape edge. If you spray into the tape line you are risking paint being forced under the tape. Several light coats will ensure great results. 

After pressing down the edges of your masking tape as good as you can, apply a seal of Pledge Future or whatever they call it now, along the edge of the tape and the surface of the model.  Let it dry before painting.  This always works well for me.