Alclad 2 masking Question

[cyberkid]

I was wondering if Alcad2 paint would withstand masking tape or solution over it... would the tape/solution pull off the alclad?
If it can, how long do you guys let the alclad cure before applying the tape?]

Thanks beforehand for any replies.

Steve

[klutz_100]

I have found that I can mask quite safely (with Tamiya tape) without any problems. Although I would try to keep masking over chrome to a minium.

[Okiemodelbuilder]

Is there any way to reverse the process? Paint the part the final color, mask it off, then apply Alclad Chrome? I've done that when painting a '72 Nova bumper/grille assembly. Painted the grille area matt black, masked it off, then shot gloss black and Alclad on the bumper. Here's a pic of the end result:

[cyberkid]

Originally Posted by Okiemodelbuilder

Is there any way to reverse the process? Paint the part the final color, mask it off, then apply Alclad Chrome? I've done that when painting a '72 Nova bumper/grille assembly. Painted the grille area matt black, masked it off, then shot gloss black and Alclad on the bumper. Here's a pic of the end result:

I was asking this mainly because of engine colors... a certain engine may have 2-3 different metalics colors to it...so basically I want 2 or more alclad colors on the same peice...

Thanks klutz.

[Okiemodelbuilder]

If you are not using chrome, the regular metal finished will mask just fine. You can treat them just like any other paint. I use them all the time. It's the high shine finishes, chrome, polished aluminum and stainless steel that are more sensitive to handling.