How to use liquid mask

[deano261]

hi all what is liquid mask and how do i use it to mask a shell ready for painting

[gainsy]

http://www.rcsgraphicworx.com/howtos.htm

Just buy this stuff & follow the guidelines on the website
Jon's mask is the nuts :thumbsup:

[jonmiller]

thanks buddy :)

one would have to agree :thumbsup:

although, your first stop for rcs products should be your local hobby shop ;)

[eyeayen]

I used to use old skool tape and film to mask my shells, liquid mask is definitely the future, no more missed area's where you accidentally spray through. It's great stuff !

[U1timate PigDog]

Hey,

Its simple enough just clean body as usual, then either brush, spray or sponge liquid mask on to the the body (inside obviously) dry and build it up a few coats ( i use 3-4 medium coats).

leave to fully dry and then cut out design as desired.

+1 on Jons (RCS) liquid mask works a treat :thumbsup:

[AndyG]

does anybody on here spray the liquid mask, and therefore able to advise what kit is best suited to this job?

I imagine the finish is much better when sprayed - as careful as I am to apply the mask thinly with a brush, it's never going to be as good as a spray tan !! :thumbsup:

[gingapaint]

another big +1 for the RCS liquid mask. I've used everything else on the market and wouldn't use anything else now.
The guide on his website as said above is spot on.

[jonmiller]

yep, will provide a more uniform finish.

just get a cheap spray gun. depending on your comp you may want an hlvp gun

most sizes 1.4 and up should be fine.

[eyeayen]

The Chef sprays all his liquid mask, I'd PM him about it and see what he says. I think he thins it slightly but from what I remember he was putting through a large airbrush.

I've always just used a reasonably good quality paint brush, it might not be quite as smooth as if you spray it (although I never have) but I can't see any problems, having been brushing it on for years.

[deano261]

would you still get nice crisp lines with it being painted as I don't think I can afford or warrant buying a spray gun especially if I am only using for personal use

[jonmiller]

it can be rolled,brushed or sprayed on and either way will provide clean lines.

[U1timate PigDog]

+1 with eyean

I brush my liquid mask on with a soft bristle brush, I put on a coat dry with hair dryer apply second coat, etc etc I personally find 3 coats works well for me.

It applys alot more smoothly than you may think, as for the edge yep leaves a beautifully clean edge :D.

good luck and let us know how you get on.

[Rebelrc]

I used to spray it on but now I sponge it on with a small sponge
Rcs Lm all the way