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Masking with Glad Press N Seal

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    May 2005
Masking with Glad Press N Seal
Posted by Gradlock on Monday, May 30, 2005 3:48 PM
After some frustration with other masking materials I decided to giev it a try. To say the least the results are great. It sticks really well and can be contoured to just about any surface and then cut the same way like a latex mask. It does create some moments of tension because while removing it makes a sound and feels like pulling on velcro but I've yet to pull of the paint from a model using this method. Just through I'd pass it along and help someone else who might be having some problems.
I usually stuck with Tamiya masking tape but I just wanted something I could wrap around an entire parts and then only cut out the area to be painted.
Hobbico Master Mask is also pretty good but the drying time to begin cutting was too much for me. In any case, is there any surface prep that should be done before applying it. I read soemwhere that it helps to apply a coat of clear flat..
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    May 2005
Posted by Gradlock on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 6:07 AM
Well, after reading from the link here http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/viet/laskodia3.htm it might not be a good idea to use on clear parts. Don't know yet because I've only used it on painted surfaces. Go down to the Construction section and you'll see why. I did put it on a black glossy surface and it didn't leave any residue, at least none that I could see. I do have the habit of always cleaning my model surface after any masking is done though.
  • Member since
    May 2005
Posted by Gradlock on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 12:42 PM
Well, just a small update. Press the plastic against a surface to remove some of the adhesive. Saw what I through was some crazing on the parts of the paint but it was residue. Happened to come from the sheets that I did not press to get rid of some of the tackiness.
I did get it off pretty easily but it's a step that would rather be avoided.
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    December 2002
  • From: Oak Harbor, WA
Posted by Kolja94 on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 9:11 PM
sweet tip! I've been a fan of blue painters tape and blue-tac for soft edges but will have to give this a try

Karl

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    May 2005
Posted by Gradlock on Friday, June 3, 2005 4:48 AM
OK, went to the store yesterday and found that there are two types: regular and Freezert, the Freezer type is about 40% thicker. I bought a roll to test it and for small details or complex surfaces it is not very good. Paint would seep underneath or produce a soft edge, good for camos but not for sharp detailing.
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