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Can a liquid mask cause clear plastic to fog?

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  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Chantilly, Virginia
Posted by CNicoll on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 9:08 PM

If you want to try a different liquid mask, I've used Mask It Easy from Micro Mark successfully on my canopies for a few years now.  I prefer to cover large areas with tape or foil, then use the liquid mask on the open areas.  I apply it with a brush so I get it exactly where I want it.  It applies a little thick so its easy to 'roll' right up to the edge.

It works just fine with Future dipped canopies as well.  BTW, I've found Goo Gone works GREAT to remove any tape or foil residue left over from masking and leaves canopies sparkling.

Good luck.

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Posted by DA70Judge455 on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:18 AM

One the model has had a sealer coat, the plastic portion of the model should be fine.  However, I have had several problems with using a liquid mask, I learned the hard way :-(   My prefence has been to use Mr. Top Coat between coats, but others may have a different prefence.  I have also expermented with using a liquid mask for a camo pattern with very poor results.  I would suggest that you use a stick with either a masking tape or silly putty (the kind at a Toystore).  As an additional suggestion, from pass experiments with resin, you may end up with leaving a build-upfrom the liquid mask on the model, very noticable after the top coat has been applied.  BTW I have used several brands of liquid mask and resulst do vary.

 

Just my 2 cents
  • Member since
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  • From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois
Posted by Triarius on Saturday, April 18, 2009 11:06 AM

In addition to what Karl said, prolonged exposure to ammonia can etch styrene. The liquid masks that contain ammonia hold that chemical in close proximity to the plastic as long as they are in contact, because all of the ammonia never escapes the cured mask.

And Karls advice also applies to any acrylic paint  you may have used on the model. 

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  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Bicester, England
Posted by KJ200 on Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:15 AM

If you've dipped your canopies in Future, you can can't use an amonia based masking agent as it will eat into the Future.

Karl

 

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  • From: San Diego
Can a liquid mask cause clear plastic to fog?
Posted by Centurion on Friday, April 17, 2009 9:19 PM

I was just reading on the back of this Parma Liquid Mask before I use it and it states that it can cause fogging to clear plastic. Has anyone ever had that issue? I've done a search and it seems most people have had success with this stuff.

Also, I picked up a bottle of Winsor & Newton Art Masking Fluid which says it's latex and ammonia. Has anyone tried this stuff on clear plastic before?

Thanks

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