How I Don't Get Paint Creep Underneath My Masking Tape

[@TheGozonuts]

So smart and so simple! I've been looing around for special tape, special paint, special anything to fix the creep, and transparent coating did the trick! Thanks man!

[@MackieBass]

Glad it help buddy

[@JVerschueren]

Awesome design, Mackie. Really impressive how you're able to keep your naturel and flair even when having the restriction of having to incorporate another artist's work. I know a lot of creative people who completely freeze up in such a situation. Even in my own area of expertise (electronic circuit design), which I hardly consider to be creative expression, I don't like extending a circuit which was done differently than I would have from scratch.

[@MackieBass]

I know what you're saying, but often it is easier to work this way, as the idea is already there...all I need to do is roll with it :)

[@Lhawk2107]

You have indeed done a man's job Sir !

[@MackieBass]

Thank you kindly sir

[@ipaddy]

Nice tidy job again Mackie and once again I have learnt a new lesson re stopping paint creep and I have been spraying since 1975 😱 yes I'm that old really so you really can teach an old dog new tricks 😉

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Patrick, it works every time, and I am very confident to pass this on. Again - no one paid me to say that, but their products a re brilliant.

[@timmason7430]

Very nice. A subtle "H" on the front. Good work. Mackie.

[@MotoMirius]

Always love watching you produce works of art. That is a CHiPs helmet I reckon. Skäl David

[@MackieBass]

Thasnk David, It's a coold helmet and not one I would wear ;) Cheers!

[@johnrimmer5812]

Top job Mackie, stunning.

[@MackieBass]

Thanks John. Good stuff

[@jonnyspa27]

I’ve got a helmet job coming up and will use that transparent base for the layering. Always had issues with this sort of thing in tight corners, I appreciate the insight!

[@MackieBass]

Good stuff, hope that helps Jonny!

[@mickusable]

Excellent job as usual Mackie, I guess paints today don’t react with the helmet leading to it being compromised as they did back in the day.

[@MackieBass]

It's not th epaint, it's teh helmets. They use different materials these days than back 20 years ago.

[@thefreedomguyuk]

@@MackieBass Yes, back in the day, helmets were made from fibreglass. Sticking stickers on them, and god forbid, painting your helmet was a no-no, as solvents in glue/paint would dissolve the gelcoat. Modern helmets are made from plastic materials, so you can basically do whatever you like nowadays.

[@neilallsopp3332]

Hi Mackie, just court on to your vids. They ought to show these in school's as master classes. I love the way you take time to explain why your doing the process s.can you spray on any Helmut?. Cheer's Neil

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Neil, but I'm not that good ;) Yes, I can spray pretty much anything that doesn't move ;)

[@raytokens2291]

What a sweet job you've done, looks sharp bruv. Nice one🤘🤘

[@springy-2112]

Hey Bassbruv !! Truly crisp edges very nice piece of art you de man Mackie..peas and loaf brother ☮❤

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Springster, gotta love the crisp meatloaf huh ?

[@jamiepalzeaird3013]

Awesome as always🤟 hay did you use any additives to the black createx paint like 30/40 for plastic coverings or straight out of the bottle ? Keep rockin friend 🤟🎸

[@panic-revv85]

Love the metal merch

[@MackieBass]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated!

[@chrispayne1029]

Bloody awesome job Mackle 👏👏👏👌🏻🤘🍺🍺

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Chris! Appreciated.

[@SurreyRider]

I like the new look great work bro.

[@djstumpy31]

Awesome job. Love watching you. Learning your tricks 👍😎

[@MackieBass]

Welcome Gary, gla dyou can pick something up.

[@zedd165]

Very nice job mate

[@MackieBass]

Cheers zedd!

[@stuartr9972]

Mackie, nothing to do with painting helmets, but what petrol resistant clearcoat do you use on petrol tanks? I've seen loads of reviews about so-called petrol resistant clearcoat failing and ruining the paint finishes.. Also an I get a good one in a rattle can? Any advice welcomed. Cheers mate.

[@MackieBass]

I use 2k. Clear and hardener. Not a fan of those in cans...had bad experience with these... But 2k works like a dream, and pretty much bulletproof!

[@vidmantask.4400]

Very nice job bro!

[@MackieBass]

Thank you.

[@TwistedRRacinStaceyReeves]

Great tips,I do helmets too,enjoyed the video

[@HepcatHarley]

Nice metallic silver pinstripe around the black flames might have looked killer, great job anyway :)

[@MackieBass]

I think it would, yes, but the bike is lacking that. I wanted it different, but still similar in the same way :)

[@algerc.5492]

That is really a super great masking tip, seriously, I've been around paint & metal shaping for a couple decades and never came across that before....how in the heck did you come up with that one, almost too good to let out.

[@MackieBass]

I'm old fashioned like that...If I can help someone - I will. That simple.

[@outwrite11]

Nice job Mackie, what type of paint do you use for the base coat?

[@MackieBass]

This was just acrylic paint, I often use stylarenz primers too. Depedning on the job.

[@westers1514]

Why didn't you do this on the Virago? That's got black paint bleed all over the place

[@MackieBass]

Well...when you see the finished product you won't see any paint creep on the virago. The reason behind it is that I used solvent paint, which is much harder, and it would react with waterbased product. All.i needed to do I gently run scotch pad over the cured black paint and the paint creep disappeared like magic. Nothing left. It's much quicker this way, and I don't risk paint reaction without building up additional paint coats. It's all about speed and cost effectiveness. It works every time. :)

[@westers1514]

@@MackieBass Cool. Never knew about that :)

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

Lovely job dude. Drop shadows??? Ha! it's me Nick again..

[@MackieBass]

NO drop shadows here dude...flat as a pancake!

[@martinpilarczyk6980]

Look so nice i like it!!!!! Plice more Form this. Best regards Form germany

[@MackieBass]

More coming at some point! Thanks.

[@tracklifex5259]

Nice 👍and should look great with the bike 🍺

[@MackieBass]

I think it will go well!

[@zardportugal]

Sweet!

[@MackieBass]

Cheers bro!

[@541Maxim]

damn, I 1st yea! nice work as usual sir

[@MackieBass]

Thanks man, appreciated

[@donlucio03]

I have no idea how youtube is letting you use that profile pic, but lets not tell them about it

[@MackieBass]

Agreed :)

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

Dude. Don't use Crepe tape. Always use Vinyl tape.Not trying to tell a granny to suck eggs. I don't like that blue crap!

[@MackieBass]

Vinyl tape don't like going around sharp corners to well..