Learning - Working with MM Metalizer

Hi All,

I have been working with Model Master Metalizer paint this weekend and discovered a couple of useful ways to work with it.  First, I really like the finish it lays down.  It looks great, just don't use any primer underneath.  Just be sure you have a very smooth surface to work with.  Second, I was worried about masking because I had heard from folks on this forum that it tends to lift when you mask over it.  As a result I used the blue 3M masking tape and put it down on my work surface and pealed it back up two or three times to reduce the tackiness.  I also would run it across my palm or fingers so it picked up just a little of my natural skin oil to again reduce the tackiness. 

I masked over several parts pre-painted with metalizer.  The paint had cured about 24 hours and I only kept the mask down for about 1 hour after painting so it did not get too stuck on the parts.  The metalizer seems to set-up within 30 mins so you can remove the mask quickly if you are careful.  The bottom line is it worked well, I got some very minor lifting on some of the mask, but it did not effect the finish.  I am sure there are better ways of doing this, but I thought I would share what worked for me this weekend.

Travis