steinerman Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) Greetings friends, Got a question: What do you recommend as a liquid mask for clear areas that you don't want paint to adhere to. I'm looking at Amazon and there are all kinds and all prices. Have you ever used any and would you recommend it? And by they way, I'm using acrylic paints - Model Master and/or Tamiya. Thanks, Larry Edited September 2, 2019 by steinerman Added type of paint used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Hi Larry, do need brushable or sprayable ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I use a commercial hobby masking liquid, but don't recall the name right now. If push comes to shove, Elmer's PVA will work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I tried liquid over clear parts, but could never get a straight line. If you know a method, lemme know. nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Gazzas said: I tried liquid over clear parts, but could never get a straight line. If you know a method, lemme know. I sometimes use tape along the canopy frames and fill in the gaps in the middle with masking liquid instead of using more tape. The mask is cheaper than the tape but not as easily controllable, so I use it for coverage rather than edging. As for liquid mask, I just use the latex stuff they sell in the painting supplies section of most hobby shops. Edited September 2, 2019 by CATCplSlade Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wegener Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I’ve not actually tried it yet as not need to but one of the Gunze liquid masks can apparently be cut with a scalpel after it has set, so might do the job. There are two types - Mr Masking Sol R is the one which can be cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Liquid mask from an art store. You get more bang for your buck. Sincerely, Mark Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 And not to forget for those that use Future or one of its derivatives that many hobby masks contain ammonia and will react with the Future and not in a good way. D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob MDC Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Mr Masking Sol R paint it on the trim with a scalpel when dry "bloody good stuff" Bob Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinerman Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Thanks for the advice gents! I bought some "Incredible White Mask" Liquid Frisket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 2:42 AM, Wegener said: I’ve not actually tried it yet as not need to but one of the Gunze liquid masks can apparently be cut with a scalpel after it has set, so might do the job. There are two types - Mr Masking Sol R is the one which can be cut. This is what I have and have used. It is the best liquid masking solution I have used, having tried several. I apply it with a paint brush, not the brush built into the bottle cap. Much more control that way. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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