How to do soft edge masking ( tips and tricks )

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Hi. In this video i'm showing how to do soft edge masking. soft edge masking is used if you don't want an hard edge of paint ( thick edge of paint ) please like and subscribe. thanks for watching.

[@jonathanedwards3702]

I’ve been prepping for a year and still struggle to soft edge. Watching you just do it shows you know what you’re doing. Always lovely to see a master of their craft.

[@ARal-ps8iq]

Mate, this is genius, seriously. I've had a bad scratch on the bumper and got quoted an extortionate amount by a garage, so decided to fix it myself. But I just couldnt get it right because each time there'll be a visible paint line between the old and the new paint. This technique of softening the edges, especially folding the paper backwards, did the job. Its now fully blended in and I'm really happy with it. Top hack! Much appreciated.

[@alano259]

Great idea with the magnets 👍🏻

[@tomjohnson1110]

Wish I had seen this before, would've saved me a lot of work sanding down my hard edge.

[@thestevestandardanthinggoe4170]

Same

[@williamwillard708]

Much needed information Calvin, these are the little things people forget to mention and you have definitely changed the way I mask from now on!

[@Ellabiscut.43271]

Great job mate..been in the industry for 40 years and I know those tricks..and I'm long enough in it to know that when you're trying to show something..it'll always go a bit wrong!!.. but you're a great teacher..keep going!!!.. Terry

[@R2D2trashcan]

Fantastic video mate, from a complete novice painter I appreciate you sharing these tips.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Fog. I'm Glad this video helped you. Cheers, Calvin

[@scottgibb6052]

Excellent video , best tips on how to mask I've ever seen , thank you !

[@Upperfrogmore]

Spot on and a great method to fold tape for a shadow mask! Thanks Calvin.

[@tinycuisine6544]

Excellent tips! Loved the magnets and your accent

[@mikereyna7091]

Howdy from Texas buddy. Very nice tip! I already have magnets, but using them a bit differently. I like how you use them to position the paper before tape.

[@direct998]

Damm where were you yesterday ! I painted my panel and have a hard edge where the tape was . can you explain for us amateurs how to fix this ? Thanks

[@donaldmorrison5289]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@forlopau1543]

Superb.. Thanks for sharing this, so much edge polishing I can now avoid. Wish I'd learned this years ago !

[@dandurkin5186]

Man I’ve watched hours of painting videos and never seen the magnet truck. Brilliant

[@larryw4175]

Thanks a million Calvin that's awesome the soft Edge I'm not a professional and I've never seen this done before it's awesome to keep away from a hard-edge that's awesome trick and tip

[@CalvinThomas05]

Very welcome, Many thanks for the comments, Cheers, Calvin

[@cokeeffe321]

Thank you so much for the great insight. I plan to use these techniques this weekend on my van. The only question I have is if I roll back the soft edge a little bit each time when I transition from base paint, to clear coat, to final blending coat (melt coat)? Chris, Richmond, Virginia

[@michaeltorres3231]

Thank you Sir your video was quite helpful.

[@omonycharles8109]

Have learned alot my brother from u today thanks for the tips on soft edge

[@joedopp9841]

I just did the passenger side door of my car and ran into the hard edge problem and came across this video. I'll try this when on the driver side door. Thanks for the tips!

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Joe. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad this video will help you out. Cheers, Calvin

[@nomadsteve5297]

Calvin you are my hero, I just wish that I found this video years ago, something so simple but will save a lot of time and effort 👍

[@IAM-bg3ml]

Exactly what I needed...thank you!!

[@farzadhamid7357]

Great video, as well easy step by step explanation

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi farzad. Thanks. I.m glad liked this video. Cheers Calvin

[@captaintess1]

It's good to see a fellow professional at work. Tips and tricks are always wecome. I'm going to buy some magnets... Excellent video.

[@boxer71c55]

Excellent vid bud! Great tips. Thanks.

[@mandylad]

After you have done your soft edge and sprayed it how do you blend it in to the original paint?

[@lucashearne]

Thanks, very helpful video.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Lucas. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad you find this video helpful. Cheers Calvin

[@kensendelofski3761]

Nice way of folding tape, I'll give it a try, thanks for the video enjoyed it.

[@imcurious1009]

mesmerising!

[@theodoremartin6153]

This guy is a pro.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Thank You Theodore Martin. Yes this was my professional daily job for many years. ( I'm a time served panel beater ) Cheers, Calvin

[@MX-Drew]

Thanks for sharing your tips with us amateurs, I'm just about to have a go at repairing and painting some plastic trim on my car and these masking tips are just what I was looking for. Just one question, I assume you spray away from the tape so you don't spray directly under the soft edge. Once again, thanks for your time.

[@blueterrace]

I tried this method and still got a visible line where the new clear met the old clear. Is there a way to soften this line now?

[@colinstables]

Yes all right cool cheers from NZ

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Colin Stables. Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the comments. Cheers Calvin

[@Mr_getinthere]

Nice vid ..that will work on door jams aswell ??

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi. MR_getinthere. Yes this method will work on door jams but I used to use soft edge masking foam on them. Thanks for the comments. Cheers Calvin

[@bobjohnson205]

Ok, Calvin, how do you do a soft edge on that wheel arch? That's what I want to know.

[@seadsejfovic9127]

use more than one sheet

[@DavidTheMechanic]

Very useful information and I'm so glad you turned away when you fix your fly haha

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi David. Thanks for the comments. I didn't realize about my fly until now lol. Cheers Calvin

[@themyclecycle552]

Fantastic KZbin video.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Thanks for your comment glad you like my channel all the best Calvin.

[@BVHinc]

Great info

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi BVHinc. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad this video helped you out. Cheers Calvin

[@robkeogh4593]

G'day Mate, great little tip there, about to give it a crack on a boot lid.

[@PINTURA-uu2bz]

Master 🤟

[@rockhaloschool]

Can you use this method with clear coat aswell bud?

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi fordmad. Yes it works well around door shuts etc. On a normal panel blow in I use a similar technique just with a bigger fold for the laquer to blow behind then demask the blow in area while the laquer is wet and then blow some thinners carefully across the blow in line to blend. Hope this bit of info helps. Cheers Calvin

[@rockhaloschool]

@@CalvinThomas05 brilliant cheers buddy

[@marcchantal5016]

Thanks a lot!

[@xcyted4now]

My old boss taught me this. He was a great teacher.

[@chrisd5922]

Where are you from ?

[@deannafox3727]

my cars fibreglass magnets dont work

[@TK42138]

👏👏👏

[@easylivingsherpa]

What language is this?

[@chriskvilas4155]

Just tape down on the natural edge and done. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@emanuelangelovski44]

Thanks man big help God bless 👍

[@CalvinThomas05]

No problem 👍