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                        Canopy Masking

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                        genj53john
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Western Pennsylvania
                        Canopy Masking
                        Posted by genj53john on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 5:47 PM
                        I've used Bare Metal Foil for masking canopies before painting. I 've done this prior to treating the canopy with Future and recently tried it after coating with Future. In both cases the foil left glue behind that was a pain to get rid of. Anyone find a way to solve this problem?

                        I've also tried liquid mask without much luck. Any suggestions for an easy masking technique?

                        John
                        John
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 6:10 PM
                        A product you can pick up at just about any supermarket. Goo Gone is what it's called, and it gets all kinds of tape residue like that off. Great stuff.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 6:44 PM
                        Last months FSM had an article on techniques for masking canopies. If you leave Bare Metal foil on for any length of time it will leave a residue. Madda's suggestion for Goo Gone is good, it works well.
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        mass tactical
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        Posted by mass tactical on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 8:31 AM
                        I have had good success with using the referenced FSM article on this subject. I let Future cure for at least 72 hours before masking before using blue long mask tape and have never had a problem with residue.

                        Mike
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                        leemitcheltree
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Washington State
                        Posted by leemitcheltree on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:39 AM
                        I'm with Mike - All the articles in FSM always tell you to let the Future cure for 48 hours, but I've always let mine dry 4-5 days - paranoia, I guess - and I've never had a problem with Bare Metal Foil leaving adhesive behind - I always apply it just before I spray, and remove it as soon as possible. Saves trouble later.

                        Cheers, LeeTree
                        Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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                        genj53john
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Western Pennsylvania
                        Posted by genj53john on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 6:39 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by goldenretriver

                        I have had good success with using the referenced FSM article on this subject. I let Future cure for at least 72 hours before masking before using blue long mask tape and have never had a problem with residue.

                        Mike


                        I'm not sure what blue long mask tape is. Is this the tape painter use when masking around windows and other things.

                        John
                        John
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