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New masking tape?
Posted by Comanche pilot on Monday, November 2, 2015 7:22 PM

I just bought some of that new tape that you see on TV that seals all kinds of leaks. 
I wanted to try to seal some leaks in my compressor plumbing.

Anyway, it occurred to me it might have a use as a model mask.

Anyone try this yet?

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    January 2013
Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 12:58 PM

It may peel off the paint though. You don't want tape that's going to be too harsh and ruin the kit. I use Frog yellow painter tape or Tamiya tape.

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  • From: UK
Posted by Jon_a_its on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:47 AM

Types spring to mind, 

Non-sticky thick white PTFE tape used to gas seal threaded pipes, but pretty much useless for anything else.

Other 'self-sticking' tape permanently bonds to itself & anything else, used to waterproof/repair leaks, etc, wouldn't use except for its' intended use.

I use Tamiya Masking tape for masking, it works, doesn't leave residue, & is easy to get.

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:12 AM

I prefer Tamiya also, but there are narrower sizes I like that Tamiya doesn't make.  Both Pactra and Testors make a 1/16th width.  Also, I keep some blue 3M low tack masking tape in a very wide (I think it is 1 1/2 or 2 inch) for very large area masking.  I do the edge with the Tamiya, then bridge from the tamiya to the large area with the 3M, because I find the tamiya gives a crisper edge.

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:43 PM

Exactly as Don said. 

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  • From: Cavite, Philippines
Posted by allan on Thursday, November 5, 2015 8:22 PM

I dont buy narrow-sized masking tape anymore.  I just lay out the standard width Tamiya tape on a clean cutting mat and use a steel ruler and sharp knife to cut custom narrow widths.

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Posted by mitsdude on Friday, November 6, 2015 1:28 AM
I've heard of a new tape (new to me) from Tamiya that is for curved surfaces. Its white not yellow and made of a resin material. I'm gonna have to check it out.
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Posted by infofrog on Friday, November 6, 2015 5:41 AM
I like 3m auto body fine line tape . Can't be beat . Just go to your local auto body supply house Rick

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