DRVONHOSS Help us on how to paint

[leapingbug]

DRVonHoSS I think we all know by know that your painting skills are incredible.Could you give us some tips like for example but not limited to-

1>Masking when ever i try and mask it ends up takeing me for ever and bleeds anyway
2>Good paint
3>a good sprayer
4>applying design to mask
5>any other tips

Any one else have any tips it be great
Thanks

[leapingbug]

And another thing i have an Axtec dual action sprayer.
I got it for my birthday 2 years ago but never used since i never hade a compressor (just got one tho) and im wondering whether or not it is any good.
Thanks again

[DrVonHoSS]

DRVonHoSS I think we all know by know that your painting skills are incredible.Could you give us some tips like for example but not limited to-

1>Masking when ever i try and mask it ends up takeing me for ever and bleeds anyway
2>Good paint
3>a good sprayer
4>applying design to mask
5>any other tips

Any one else have any tips it be great
Thanks

Thanks!

1. Use liquid mask
2. I like Parma FasKolors
3. In my opinion.. Iwata airbrushes are the best
4. Just draw on the outside of the body with a sharpie marker
5. I have a million tips.. I wouldn't know where to begin.

[leapingbug]

How do you use the liquid mask (what brand and where to get its not at my lhs)
and what do you think of aztec airbrushes
Thank you for the help

[Hikari no Tenshi]

I'm not Von Hoss but I don't see any reason I can't chime in. The best liquid mask is called "Bob Dively Liquid Mask" and anyone who carries Great Planes as a distributer can get it, or you can get it off of Tower. As for Aztec brushes, I think they're OK. I think most of what you're paying for is a bunch of accessories you'll never use. I personally like my Paasche VL which i've been using for a couple months. But the Iwatas are also excellent (I know a lot of the professional painters have 2-3 airbrushes for differenr jobs.)

[leapingbug]

Hey Thanks For The Help Guys Ima Go Ahead A Jump Into Painting Mt Body This Weekend Ill Post Pics When I Am Done :d
Any Adittionall Tips Will Be Great To

[DrVonHoSS]

How do you use the liquid mask (what brand and where to get its not at my lhs)
and what do you think of aztec airbrushes
Thank you for the help

Bob Dively Liquid Mask is what I use.

I'm not familiar with Aztec. I use an Iwata Eclipse and an Iwata Micron... both are awesome.

[leapingbug]

O it be nice to know how to use the liquid masking to lol

[BiGRoB21]

paint (with a sponge brush) about on a coat and let dry (or dry with a hairdryer)
repeat about 3-4 times. and you are done.
make shure to let a good bit of time for drying b4 you try to cut and peal it or it will peal up other parts.

also take your time! a good body will only come to thoes who are patient.

[Hikari no Tenshi]

Best tip I can give for liquid mask is be sloppy. The sloppier the better. The stuff just peels off better when it's thick, so if you use thick sloppy coats, it'll be easier to use. Take it from someone who went to thin once.