Painting window frames

[adz13091982]

Just about to paint the body shell on my skyline i'm building - i have to paint the window frames black on the shell but am unsure on the best way of doing it.

Should I:

a) paint the body colour first and then mask of the body work and then spray the window frames (could be tricky to mask the bodywork off around the window curves).

or

b) spray the window frames black and then mask of the frames and spray the bodywork.

or

c) Spray the bodywork and brush paint the frames black (could be tricky!!).

Any other suggestions welcome.

[MPWR]

I like to do it this way.

[tonioseven]

Yep; that's how I do mine.

[CFarias]

Consider using bare-metal foil. This is traditionally ultra-thin aluminum foil with an adhesive backing. When placed onto the model it will shine like chrome. The foil also comes in black.

Place strips of the black foil along the window frames and, using only a brand new razor blade, carefully cut along the frames' edges. Do not press hard with the blade. Once you pierce the foil it will cut itself tearing just ahead of the blade as you draw it across the model. Once cut press the foil firmly with q-tips and carefully tuck the cut edges into the frames with a piece of paper card stock.

The foil can look a bit glossy when applied but this can be given a flatter appearance with a light coat of good flat clear before you apply it onto the model.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that the frames can be finished relatively quickly and the results are immediate. As well, if you are not satisfied with the result you can remove the foil and try again with a fresh piece.

[adz13091982]

Originally Posted by MPWR

I like to do it this way.

Will it not scratch the paint when i cut round the curves?