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Masking Tip For Painting Model Trains
Painting two colors on a locomotive can be a difficult task especially if the colors butt up to each other and when a straight line is needed. Usually masking tape is a useful tool for painting straight lines, but sometimes the lines are a bit rough.
To achieve a better result allow at least 24 hours before applying the second color. This will give the first color adequate time to harden properly. Then apply the masking tape to make your line. The trick is to then spray the area to be painted the new color AT THE EDGE OF THE TAPE with dullcoat effectively sealing the tape.
Leave it to dry for at least 30 minutes. This is important because we rush applying the second coat when the first coat has not thoroughly dry and is still slightly soft. Then paint the second color and this should leave a sharp paint line with n signs of bleeding. A simple and easy model train tip.
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