{FORGED?} Re: Masking Followup

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On October 17, 2004 JOE B FULTON wrote:

> and Repo Parts Report
> 
> Earlier I had asked/commented about the difficulty of
> detail masking 73/74 Javelin tail light lens to
> repaint the silver portion.  I was able to get a
> satisfactory (not perfect) job by using an adhesive
> masking film and trimming it with a sharp knife.  I
> got the film from Dick Blick art supplies (on the
> web).  After I trimmed the film in place I sprayed the
> edges lightly with clear enamel and let that dry
> before spraying the silver.
> 
> I also needed to replace on backup lens because the
> clear portion was crazed.  These are available as
> repos from several vendors.  I bought one from APD for
> $59 plus postage.   The quality is pretty good but the
> lens required some minor trimming on the edges to fit
> properly.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Fulton
> 
> Salinas, CA
> 
> 
> .

Why spray the edges wth clear enamel and then paint the silver? It should be the other way around. The silver enamel will rub off unless it is cleared. You should have used a silver acrylic enamel or better yet laquer.
"Doc"










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