How do you paint glass frames?

[Vyacheslav]

I try to mask the area, but some of the round sections are always getting screwed up. Is there any good technique that can help me paint the glass frame without damagin the glass?

[k_dog]

I use a flat black paint marker....works wonders for the cars that dont come w/window mask.

[integra818]

There is a section in the FAQ that explains this. It's written by P-man and it's very helpful, go check it out.

[njh]

Orginally posted by integra818
There is a section in the FAQ that explains this. It's written by P-man and it's very helpful, go check it out.

The one which P-man wrote is about the body frame. But I think what he is asking about is the for the clear window part. right?

[Vyacheslav]

Originally posted by k_dog
I use a flat black paint marker....works wonders for the cars that dont come w/window mask.

is any black marker going to work?

[k_dog]

sharpies are hard to correct mistakes....the paint markers run along the edges beter and its paint so it can be corrected.

[endlesskev86]

hmm.... black markers...
vlas i suggest u go to any Staples to get the Staedtler Lumocolour (medium) markers
they work well!!

[daggerlee]

Tamiya masking tape, sharp X-Acto blade #11, PATIENCE, and airbrush. You just have to practice until you can draw (or trace) out curved lines, then you can go to work on the windshield.

[Jay!]

My most current method:

1. Put Tamiya tape on the inside, where the 'frosted' outline is.
2. Hold it up to a light, and mark on the tape in pen corners and major coutours of the 'frosted' shape.
3. Peel the tape off and cut it out by my guides. Trace and reverse for the other side, if applicable.
4. Reaffix tape mask.
5. Spray semi-gloss black w/ airbrush or TS-29 spray.
6. Peel the mask off before the paint is completely dry.

[pre98zetec]

i agree with brian i use tha flat black or gloos black paint pen the sharpie turns a funny color after a while
josh