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Parafilm M is just what I needed.

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  • From: Malvern, PA
Posted by WillysMB on Sunday, December 2, 2018 11:55 AM

Parafilm won't stick until it's stretched, so pre stretch the piece just a bit then a bit more as you place it on the piece. It will conform well, but can overstretch as well and tear.

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  • From: The Deep Woods
Posted by Tickmagnet on Friday, November 30, 2018 12:44 PM

Jay Jay

I read the how-to article on the Parafilm.  One thing I don't understand is why the demonstrater uses several pieces of film on his canopy. If the stuff is so stretchy why can't you simply use 1 canopy sized piece and stretch it over the entire thing, then cut around the frames ?

 

Not sure why he does that but I used one piece and covered it then cut it. I guess it's like everything else, find what works for you.

 

 

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Posted by Jay Jay on Friday, November 30, 2018 12:23 PM

I read the how-to article on the Parafilm.  One thing I don't understand is why the demonstrater uses several pieces of film on his canopy. If the stuff is so stretchy why can't you simply use 1 canopy sized piece and stretch it over the entire thing, then cut around the frames ?

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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Posted by WillysMB on Friday, November 30, 2018 11:34 AM

Old laborstory staple for many years, used for sealing most anything - test tubes, beakers, flasks that aren't going to be heated. I've used it for years to mask canopies or anything really, just make sure you're using a good sharp blade.

The stuff supplied by the lab supply houses is on big rolls, so if you know somebody who works in a lab they can usually cut you off a piece that will last for several models without making a dent in the roll.

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Posted by Tickmagnet on Friday, November 30, 2018 8:50 AM

mawright20
Where did you get it?
 

Here is a good article a guy did on how to use it. http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/usingparafilmda_1.htm

 

 

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Posted by Tickmagnet on Friday, November 30, 2018 8:44 AM

I think I actually ordered it on Amazon but just search it you'll find it.

 

 

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  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:51 PM

mississippivol
I don't think so, Greg. It was designed to cover the top of test tubes to prevent leaks.
 

Ahh. Thanks for satisfying my curiousity!

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Posted by mississippivol on Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:34 PM
I don't think so, Greg. It was designed to cover the top of test tubes to prevent leaks.
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, November 29, 2018 5:17 PM

I wonder, is this the same outfit that used to make Paratype, the old dry transfer lettering?

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Posted by Sailing_Dutchman on Thursday, November 29, 2018 4:38 PM

I get mine from Amazon, it cost twice as much for a roll, but comes with 10x as much.

amazon.com/Parafilm-Roll-250-Length-Width/dp/B005KDF3X6/ref=pd_cp_469_4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=CQQBSWP82EAZCX8F3VCV&pd_rd_wg=Oph72&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=bl1KE&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=1e646dca-f427-11e8-9dde-13ee4d318126&pd_rd_i=B005KDF3X6&psc=1&refRID=CQQBSWP82EAZCX8F3VCV

   

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Thursday, November 29, 2018 4:28 PM

Micro Mark has them....

 

https://www.micromark.com/Parafilm-M

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  • From: Colorado Springs
Posted by mawright20 on Thursday, November 29, 2018 2:36 PM
Where did you get it?
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  • From: The Deep Woods
Parafilm M is just what I needed.
Posted by Tickmagnet on Thursday, November 29, 2018 12:04 PM

Just practiced masking a spare canopy with Parafilm M and I have to say I have found my answer for masking canopies the easy way. It took me less than 30 minutes to get the mask on and cut out and that was just my first time. I'm sure it will go faster with more experience. I sprayed it, took the mask off 15 minutes later and it looks ten times better than anything I could do with tape and no bleed through at all. I am going to practice using it on a paint mule for camoflauge masking next.

 

 

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