patwhendersen Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hi there. I’m new to this forum and generally a bit wet behind the ear when it comes to guitar project work.. I have a completely stripped bare semi acoustic that I’d like to paint a nice cherry red in nitrocellulose. The getting of the paint is no problem, what I need to know is, what is the best masking to use on intricate shaped binding all around the edges f-holes and neck? The problem seems to be applying the masking so that it forms accurately around the intricate bends but does not allow any gaps for paint to creep through. Masking tape is pretty useless Oh… and it should be easily removed once the painting’s done!! Any suggestions? Thanks very much. Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripthorn Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I've never done it, but I know that some people use a special type of masking tape found at auto parts stores. I'm sure someone else will chime in soon enough with more specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdshirtman Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 You can use Scotch 471 Series blue plastic fine line tape. Its made from vinyl and is very flexible which will allow you to follow curves and bends. You should be able to find it at most auto paint stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 You can buy 3M pinstrinping tape. For tight curves, use a hair dryer to soften the tape as you apply it and keep working it until you get it right. Hard to explain in words, but the method I was taught is using one hand press the tape down, while the other hand is holding the roll up in the air with a heap of tape pulled out, use the hand thats holding the roll as the steering wheel and the other hand just presses the tape. When you get to the tight spot, keep the roll up in the air and the pressing hand uses a hairdryer to soften the tape (just above where you'll want to press it down) then when its hot/soft use the press down hand to lay you're tight curves. If you dont get it tight enough, lift if and heat it again, the tape has a memory and will turn tighter the second time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) Another method is to use AP tape (aplication tape) Its similar to masking tape, but its in a wide roll - used a lot in airbrushing. You can cover the whole surface of the guitar with one piece, then use a scalpel to cut out your tricky shapes. I've used this method a lot myself. Edited October 10, 2011 by demonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I use both methods listed above. 1/4" or 1/8" vinyl painters tape for bindings and f-holes. The AP I have seen called Frisket(sp), I use that to tape off inlays in the body if I am laying down color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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