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Old 07-22-2005, 01:13 PM   #12
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Re: WIP post with pictures (EK9 – Civic Type R)

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Originally Posted by mickbench
As for the tape issues, I have the same problem, but you can reduce it by using an airbrush on a low PSI, spray further away, and mist the paint on in three to four coats. NO heavy coats.. It will bleed, as it does for me, then after 20 - 30 mins pull the tape off, pulling the tape upwards, and not away, as this has helped me reduce the jaggered edges. It's tricky..
Definitely quite difficult to get those edges sharp. I was fixing them up last night but man, my eyes got tired after one side (well, a long day @ work doesn't help niether). It's getting better. Thanks for the tips and I definitely wanted to master this skills before I start on my next project (black/white 2 toned Trueno) :scared:

btw, on this one I just used the spray can for the black, I did 2 layers and pulled the tape around 10 mins after the initial spray (again, reading the FAQ), so 20-30 mins actually won't be too long of a wait? (cause the paint will crack if it's tried completely, or wouldn't it?)
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