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Masking Over Testors Aluminium??

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Masking Over Testors Aluminium??
Posted by SubarooMike on Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:04 PM

Hello everyone!  I'm working on an airplane that requires a red tail and OD anti glare strip.   Should I spray those areas before I apply my Tetsors aluminum (enamel), or can I mask over the aluminium with my Tamiya tape?  I primed the model with Model Masters acrylic primer. Thank you for your help!  

          -- Michael 

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Posted by mississippivol on Friday, July 11, 2014 10:59 PM

Yeah, I'd paint the red and od first. They'll take the masking much better.

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Saturday, July 12, 2014 2:55 PM

While I have had some problems masking various aluminum paints, if I do a good job of masking and a good wet coat I can usually mask okay.  Also, I prime everything.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by SubarooMike on Sunday, July 13, 2014 9:30 AM

I have a nice prime layer down.  Do you think if I lay down a nice layer of Future, and let it dry for a few days, that will help reduce any aluminium coming up?    I just really don't want to spray the red and OD first

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Posted by SubarooMike on Sunday, July 13, 2014 7:33 PM

Well, ill just try that and see what happens

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