Sticky Marks from masking

[ChrisP]

I reckon I put masking tape on too soon and I now have sticky marks on a large area of pristine paint :anguished:. Is it a smooth it off and repaint job? Gutted

[Mr Bowcat]

Is it residue or is the paint actually marked? If it's just residue I would try odorless thinners on a cotton bud and carefully rub over the marks. it may take a while, but should come off eventually.

I had to do this all over my F-16 build where the mask set left residue over 80% of the model.

[ChrisP]

Is it residue or is the paint actually marked? If it's just residue I would try odorless thinners on a cotton bud and carefully rub over the marks. it may take a while, but should come off eventually.

I had to do this all over my F-16 build where the mask set left residue over 80% of the model. :sad:

I shall give it a try this afternoon. Thanks for the tip. Perhaps I will learn to be patient and the let the paint set properly in future !

[Mr Bowcat]

Just in case you wanted to see what I had to deal with

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/tamiya-1-48-f16c-aggressor.34908/page-3

It can be recovered (even as bad as I had it), but takes time and patience.

[ChrisP]

Just in case you wanted to see what I had to deal with :smiling3:

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/tamiya-1-48-f16c-aggressor.34908/page-3

It can be recovered (even as bad as I had it), but takes time and patience.

Wow. Something to aspire to. Well done, a good job.

[Guest]

What kind of paint are you using Chris.

Laurie

[ChrisP]

What kind of paint are you using Chris.

Laurie

Zero paints.

[ChrisP]

I shall give it a try this afternoon. Thanks for the tip. Perhaps I will learn to be patient and the let the paint set properly in future !

Have been very gently trying this out. Not a lot of success. Have decided that the area is relatively small but important so am going to rub it down and respray. Won't take that long but I will leave it dry a lot longer!!

[Guest]

Chris you may consider these masking tape. They are automotice & particularly for glossy finishes although I also use them on matt.

Never had the adhesive separate. They release very well.

Laurie

Finespray Fine Line Green Tape (6mm x 55m)
3M™ Fine Line Masking Tape Blue 6mm x 32.9 m Roll

The blue will take you around any curve. Green for straight lines.

I use the infini Easy Cutting boards which gives a new clean line ie no glue creap on the outside edge. Also cut to the thickness you want.

[ChrisP]

Chris you may consider these masking tape. They are automotice & particularly for glossy finishes although I also use them on matt.

Never had the adhesive separate. They release very well.

Laurie

Finespray Fine Line Green Tape (6mm x 55m)
3M™ Fine Line Masking Tape Blue 6mm x 32.9 m Roll

The blue will take you around any curve. Green for straight lines.

I use the infini Easy Cutting boards which gives a new clean line ie no glue creap on the outside edge. Also cut to the thickness you want.

Thanks Laurie. Will look into it