masking with gerber mask

[onelowzuki]

It never hurts to ask stupid questions so hear it goes. After i paint and clear my truck, could i rescuff it, lay down the mask to cover the entire side, draw my flames out and cut them out gently using a razor. My clear underneath would be on the thick side due to the fact that i metalflaked it. I hate laying out with the 1/8th tape but if you guys say i need to i will.

 

[DDG]

The mask will work fine. Be sure not to cut too deep or you'll score the paint underneath.
Don't be alarmed if you don't get a super crisp
edge like you would with the fine line tape.
The edge should be alright if you check for any fibers or fuzzyness the sticks out into the flame area.
Just double check everything.

Dirt

 

[mojoz]

Yes you most certainly do in that fassion Iwas just watchig Jessie James show prior to his daytona trip & that is how his painter did it though i have only done the more time consuming way with 1\8 blue vinyl then graduating to bigger depending on job. Let me know how it goes I am currently doing some multi colored pearlflames on placid blue & purple to green kamealon on PWC

 

[zippeay]

I know you have to be really good with a razor blade to do that, I tried it and couldn't make the lines straight enough that I liked them so I used the 1/8th in. tape. I just feel safer doing that way but if it works for you go for it.

 

[Bornhard]

onelowzuki...

Do you know someone with a vinyl plotter & some computer skills?

I use Avery paint mask a lot to do some really intricate flames, but draw out the flames on the computer & then cut them through my plotter. Sometimes a local sign shop can do this for you, but shop around for a good price.

Also, I find it easier to use the masking material in 12" strips on larger surface and then carefully connecting the strips with blue fine line to continue the curves of the flames smoothly & using masking tape to fill the gaps.

good luck!