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General Type “P-X” Masking Instructions

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General Type “P-X” Masking Instructions

General instructions:

  1. Read all instructions carefully before beginning.
  2. Follow the steps in the order they are presented.
  3. If you need clarification on any step, please reach out to the support team.
  4. Keep this document handy for reference during the process.
  5. More detailed instructions will be provided soon, so stay tuned.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

General instructions:

  1. Read all instructions carefully before beginning.
  2. Follow the steps in the order they are presented.
  3. If you need clarification on any step, please reach out to the support team.
  4. Keep this document handy for reference during the process.
  5. More detailed instructions will be provided soon, so stay tuned.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Steps

01.
Weed all of the unusable portions of the mask. It helps to have a sharp hobby knife handy. After the weeding process you should be left with the paint mask only.
02.
Apply the transfer tape to the portion of the mask that will be applied first and rub down the transfer tape (A plastic card works well). Remove the paint mask and transfer tape from the mask backing and prepare to apply the mask to the body.
03.
Apply the mask to the body. Apply the mask by pressing down from one end to the other. Ensure that the mask is pressed well into all the body’s contours by using your fingernail and repeatedly rubbing the paint mask down. Peel away the transfer tape but don’t throw it away as it can be reused to apply the other pieces of the mask.
04.
Use the high quality masking tape or some of the unused parts of the paint mask to extend the paint design into the neutral areas of the body such as the wheel wells, windows, or below the body cut lines. At this point you should also apply masking tape to any other parts of the body that you do not want painted.
05.
Just before painting, make sure that all of the edges of the mask are firmly pressed down to avoid “paint bleed”. The use of some sort of heat source such as a hair dryer makes it easier to press the paint mask firmly against the body. You are now ready to paint the body. Try to paint the dark colors first, followed by the lighter colors. If this is not possible with the paint scheme you have designed be sure to “back” the light colors with white or silver paint before applying the dark colors on top of them.
06.
When pulling off the paint mask after painting, be sure to pull the mask parallel to the lines in the mask to ensure a clean edge. Also, allow sufficient time for the paint to dry to ensure a clean paint edge. You may use a heat source such as a hair dryer to accelerate the paint drying process. Once the paint mask is removed you are now ready to apply the next color of paint. DO NOT use too much heat.
07.
Allow the paint mask to dry, cut out the body, apply the stickers and you are finished.

Steps

01.
Weed all of the unusable portions of the mask. It helps to have a sharp hobby knife handy. After the weeding process you should be left with the paint mask only.
02.
Apply the transfer tape to the portion of the mask that will be applied first and rub down the transfer tape (A plastic card works well). Remove the paint mask and transfer tape from the mask backing and prepare to apply the mask to the body.
03.
Apply the mask to the body. Apply the mask by pressing down from one end to the other. Ensure that the mask is pressed well into all the body’s contours by using your fingernail and repeatedly rubbing the paint mask down. Peel away the transfer tape but don’t throw it away as it can be reused to apply the other pieces of the mask.
04.
Use the high quality masking tape or some of the unused parts of the paint mask to extend the paint design into the neutral areas of the body such as the wheel wells, windows, or below the body cut lines. At this point you should also apply masking tape to any other parts of the body that you do not want painted.
05.
Just before painting, make sure that all of the edges of the mask are firmly pressed down to avoid “paint bleed”. The use of some sort of heat source such as a hair dryer makes it easier to press the paint mask firmly against the body. You are now ready to paint the body. Try to paint the dark colors first, followed by the lighter colors. If this is not possible with the paint scheme you have designed be sure to “back” the light colors with white or silver paint before applying the dark colors on top of them.
06.
When pulling off the paint mask after painting, be sure to pull the mask parallel to the lines in the mask to ensure a clean edge. Also, allow sufficient time for the paint to dry to ensure a clean paint edge. You may use a heat source such as a hair dryer to accelerate the paint drying process. Once the paint mask is removed you are now ready to apply the next color of paint. DO NOT use too much heat.
07.
Allow the paint mask to dry, cut out the body, apply the stickers and you are finished.
Please note that these instructions may vary based on the specific product you are using and the surface you are applying it to. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best results.
Please note that these instructions may vary based on the specific product you are using and the surface you are applying it to. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best results.

top 3 reasons that can cause paint mask failure

  1. INCOMPATIBLE PAINT TO PAINT MASK. USING THE WRONG TYPE OF PAINT ON A PAINT MASK WILL RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK FAILING. DO A TEST PRIOR TO USING ON PROJECT. (I OFFER SEVERAL TYPES OF PAINT MASK MATERIALS FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS)
  2. EXCESSIVE HEAT. USING EXCESSIVE HEAT TO DRY THE PAINT WILL RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK FAILING. AVOID USING HEAT UNLESS NECESSARY. (USE TYPE “HT” FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS)
  3. HEAVY/ WET COATS OF PAINT. USING HEAVY COATS OF PAINT WILL RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK FAILING. (USE MULTIPLE LIGHT COATS INSTEAD)

ALL 3 REASONS LISTED ABOVE CAN RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK VINYL SHRINKING, SEPARATING IT FROM THE ADHESIVE; LEAVING ADHESIVE RESIDUE ON THE PROJECT WHEN THE MASK IS REMOVED. THERE ARE OTHERS, BUT THESE ARE THE MOST COMMON.

top 3 reasons that can cause paint mask failure

  1. INCOMPATIBLE PAINT TO PAINT MASK. USING THE WRONG TYPE OF PAINT ON A PAINT MASK WILL RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK FAILING. DO A TEST PRIOR TO USING ON PROJECT. (I OFFER SEVERAL TYPES OF PAINT MASK MATERIALS FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS)
  2. EXCESSIVE HEAT. USING EXCESSIVE HEAT TO DRY THE PAINT WILL RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK FAILING. AVOID USING HEAT UNLESS NECESSARY. (USE TYPE “HT” FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS)
  3. HEAVY/ WET COATS OF PAINT. USING HEAVY COATS OF PAINT WILL RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK FAILING. (USE MULTIPLE LIGHT COATS INSTEAD)

ALL 3 REASONS LISTED ABOVE CAN RESULT IN THE PAINT MASK VINYL SHRINKING, SEPARATING IT FROM THE ADHESIVE; LEAVING ADHESIVE RESIDUE ON THE PROJECT WHEN THE MASK IS REMOVED. THERE ARE OTHERS, BUT THESE ARE THE MOST COMMON.

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