bare metal foil problem with canopies

First, are you using the original BMF?? I've had the same problem when I used the Gold BMF to mask, and then I read the sheet that comes with it, and it says to only use the Original BMF for masking. Second, if you are, you may want to pull it off a few hours after painting!! I usually paint in the evening, and then remove the masks when I come home from work, as I have had too many problems with leaving masks on for more than a few hours no matter what I use. Alcohol will remove the residue, but be careful not to get it on your frame, as it will start to remove your finish!!! Good luck!!! BTW, check out their site, and see if they have any more ideas: http://www.bare-metal.com/

thanks alot for the rply kik. I did use the real bmf. But I will try your idea of removing the mask sooner then I do.

P.S. I see you and I work in the same industry

Hey Chrysler_jerry!!! Actually, I'm an avionics tech in the general aviation field.....I just have a passion for Saab....since I drive a 900 turbo, after someone wrecked my 9000 turbo!!!

I had the same problem, left BMF on for a few weeks and had problem removing it, What I finally did was made a wedge out of a wooden toothpick by sanding down both sides. Then used wedge to push underneath foil and pulled up what I could with tweezers. Time consuming but it works and won't scratch the canopy. Residue was easily removed with Goo Gone and a Q-Tip.

I just took the BMF off a tomcat canopy. It had been on for weeks, it came off just fine with a toothpick and cleaned with Goo-Gone. I only use the Matte Aluminum for masking as I have had trouble with others.