Pro Painting Tips #1 Liquid Mask

This video walks you through steps for applying liquid masking film to RC car bodies.

[@uncut_cowboy]

Excellent work, this video is a godsend

[@Kanklord]

What do you do with the spray gun while each coat is drying? Is it necessary to clean it in between coats?

[@michadelag233]

Very good film. I am sad that i haven`t found your film earlier. I like your English because it`s simple and you speak slow and clearly so it`s easy to understand for people with worse english ;) . I am waiting for cutting liquid mask and aplying paint video. ;)

[@MarcoAurelio-vi2wd]

Nice video buddy. Wich airbrush do you recommend for beginners? I have no experience with.

[@travisrow]

Great video! Very helpful.

[@onpointrc6299]

I'm glad that it has helped! I haven't been painting that much lately. I did however move away from the smaller spray gun in the video. The needle was too small to handle any lumps that formed in the masking liquid. I just use the standard 1.3 mm gun that is available at harbor freight stores for $15.00. Hope that helps!

[@LuisLPRCs]

Cool Vid and Info 👍👍👍👍👍

[@roberttruesdell6151]

Could you add links to the hvlp gun, airbrush, paint and mask you use? Thanks. Great video also.

[@rayrod9010]

Nice video… if you can recalls, can you tell me the size (spec) of the spray gun? Because the liquid mask is thick

[@BobDingleful]

Thanks man. I have adopted your procedure.

[@kylelanning5856]

A gun works great however I've used cheap foam brushes to apply latex mask on lexan with great results. The mask finish my not be as smooth as from a gun but it works great.

[@pok2go]

wow nice xray body, got any old painted m18t pro bodies for sale?

[@tosborne08]

Have you completed more more videos with more how to's? Can't find. Thanks.

[@BartBochenski]

If I may ask what compressor are you using?

[@wildcardjoker]

Have the same gun work great first time not so good second time. I noticed when cleaning gun for second body I used cold water and mask and water don’t seem to mix well kept getting balls like wet paper towel. Clean gun completely broke down flushed with lacquer tinner and then ran water tru it Seem to some how not spray worth crap now even tried with filter out. Seems to mostly spit

[@demitrisolvinski]

Pro tip: Put your isopropyl alcohol into a spray bottle and use in conjunction with a soft bristle toothbrush. Cleans everything really well and doesn't leave any fibers or residue.

[@golferchin76]

for liquid masking just use water, as it is water based. using alcohol can cause some brands of masking to suddenly clog up as they are not purely water based. Some contain latex and alcohol can cause problem. also instead of tooth brush, use painter's 'round pointed tip' poly brush (5-7mm diameter). Round pointed tip poly brush also works really well in cleaning airbrush with heavy tool cleaner solvent (petroleum based) without melting.

[@trimmin420]

im guessing that a compressor i use with my airbrush will not work with this gun is that correct?

[@fanatechimport.7778]

What liquid do you use to dissolve?

[@jakedavid8187]

Do you have to thin the liquid mask at all?

[@cookingwithsamontheblackst3282]

elmers glue works good to

[@Douger318]

IM ABOUT TO PAINT A BODT BRILLIANT BLUE AND BRIGHT SILVER WHICH COLOR FIRST

[@rworden96]

Have you used spaz stix with airbrush? How do you remove the paint ?

[@cogsandcaffeine]

I guess it´s not possible to use that 1mm needle gun with a regular airbrush compressor, am I right?

[@TheRcworld101]

Could I get the link to the gun you used to apply liquid mask. I’m gonna get the same one if I can find it. For that very thing. Also do you thin your mask to spray it?

[@chriswebb383]

Enzo Albertoni any mini hvlp will work

[@akiga3258]

Hi, great video is the point nozzle of the spray gun 0.8 or 1.0 mm ? thank you in advance

[@onpointrc6299]

Glad you enjoy the video. The needle size I use is 1mm and works the best.

[@nunocarrico]

How do you clean the spray gun from the liquid mask? Water?

[@angelaklemme2215]

I know this has nothing to do with the video...but can you do a review on the Xray xb2 carpet edition 2017

[@onpointrc6299]

I have a review on the way. BTW I the XB2 17ce is amaizing!

[@bobbysimpson5540]

Great Video. Thanks. What Compressor do you use? I just picked up the same Airbrush and it has a 1/4 in fitting. I have an Iwata Powerjet with 1/8 fitting I believe. Thanks for any info.

[@BobDingleful]

He is using a full sized air compressor for this, likely at high pressure. I use a 1.7 mm nozzle/ULV at 80+ PSI and I no longer dilute the mask. I've been using this and the method and the video for two years. Started with a 1.2mm nozzle and it clogged a lot.

[@mrclairesrcs3290]

@@BobDingleful thank you I have a cheap air gun with 1.7 nozzle. saves me spending more money after buying a iwata eclipse

[@matthewbyrd398]

Do you not lightly scuff the surface with Scotch Brite? I do because I was told it helps the paint adhere. Your thoughts?

[@TheEchelon]

Not necessary

[@Kai-rj2lh]

Sorry to bug you... 😅 How do you clean your spray gun after using it?

[@kewlbug]

as soon as possible, rinse out in the sink. Shake the gun with the cup half full of water. repeat a few times and spray water through it. I've started pulling the needle every time too. Gets rusty with moisture in the gun.

[@chrismcginty3687]

Have you got a link.to spray gun

[@boxbuyer2008]

Can it be used in my Paasche Talon? If so. Do I need to reduce it?

[@MediaaceAuJohn]

Buy the Spray gun instead. They have a 1.5mm spray nozzle size. Those airbrushes are usually between 0.3mm to 0.7mm and too small a nozzle hole size.

[@Jarhead1313]

Quick question bro, I have a 1.8 HP 17 Gallon 150 psi Air Compressor, will that run the kind of sprayer your using?

[@ianjhanson]

It will but you have to regulate the air pressure. I use a cheap Harbor Freight air pressure regulator, with one of their $.99 air dryers. It's the same setup I use for my airbrush. Hope that helps.

[@BobDingleful]

Been doing this for two years following this video and will throw in a tip - filter the mask with a screen (I use a shaped screen for sink drains) before loading the paint gun and it will clog much less.

[@jmmustangs3078]

Found the liquid mask applicator on eBay, what airbrush do you use? What is final coat used?

[@onpointrc6299]

The airbrush I use is the Iwata, Revolution-CR. Can you clarify your question; "Final coat used"?

[@jmmustangs3078]

On Point RC final coat inside body after all paint is applied you backing with white? If so just same brands or you using a different paint brand as final backing

[@onpointrc6299]

JM CHICAGOLAND CICHLIDS I am using Rustoleum Rust Tough flat black enamel. You only want to use enamel when backing acrylic.

[@jmmustangs3078]

On Point RC what paint are you using faskolor backed by a regular paint?

[@onpointrc6299]

JM CHICAGOLAND CICHLIDS Yes Faskolor and Createx. I back it with enamel once the acrylic has cured for 12 hours. The enamel makes it fuel proof and protects the paint.

[@itsallaboutrc6203]

Just subbed ya mate

[@MrPontiacfever]

I've been wanting to do this for some time now and your results was a deal breaker for me. What size needle do you recommend.

[@golferchin76]

You can find exact HVLP spray gun in Amazon for 12.89. It has only 1 tip size which is 0.8mm. It is good enough because Bob Dively liquid mask is quite fluid, unlike other brands some can be quite thick, then you need to use higher pressure. (or you can premix some water) A heat gun is really helpful. (Actually like necessary) you can check out Bittydesign's video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXJdXudi7d9o7c This is probably the only company in the world that does professional RC car body stuffs now. At 1:03 it says they use 1.4mm needle size at 3.5 BAR. I use their liquid masking it looks thicker than Bob Dively but it works really well it doesn't tear off or peel off for no reason at all which can run your paint job.

[@golferchin76]

www.amazon.com/Spray-0-8mm-Furniture-Automotive-Sprayer/dp/B00V4TCCY8/ref=sr_1_154?crid=6OJVNID82HXB&dchild=1&keywords=hvlp+paint+sprayer&qid=1599166017&sprefix=hvlp%2Caps%2C603&sr=8-154 This is the Amazon link.

[@trimmin420]

@@golferchin76 thanks for the link... do you know if this gun runs off the same compressor as a airbrush?

[@Al-ud8qi]

What PSI works best when spraying on the liquid mask?

[@onpointrc6299]

It depends on how much you thin down your mask and the needle size. Generally, I run my hvlp guns at 30-40 psi.

[@Al-ud8qi]

Can you thin this with water?

[@Jarhead1313]

@@Al-ud8qi Yes you can, but I would use Bitty Design, I used to use Bob Dively until a friend let me use some of his liquid mask one day since I was out. It was Bitty Design and I'll just say I haven't used Bob Dively since... Bitty sprays better, dries quicker, and peels off much better than Bob Dively.

[@mariomcfarlane5170]

What's the best airbrush paint for spraying polycarbonate rc bodies?

[@MediaaceAuJohn]

Vallejo and ProLine make these Lexan Polycarbonate paints in bottles.

[@VicOrlando]

Createx paint 👍

[@sixtytoogood-1452]

Would be nice if a company came out with a pre masked body if that doesn’t already exist.

[@silentassassin1108]

i was just saying that last night

[@sixtytoogood-1452]

@@silentassassin1108 seriously!? How nice would that be! Game changer

[@larryfitch8787]

How much do you thin the BD liquid mask to apply it with the HPLV gun?

[@acceler8n]

You don’t need to thin BittyDesign . Spray it straight from the bottle. Around 1.5mm tip at around 50 psi.

[@sixtorodriguez1216]

Do you reduce the liquid mask? If yes, what you use to reduce it?

[@onpointrc6299]

Yes, I do reduce the liquid mask, using just water. I reduce it until it sprays evenly out of your paint gun, airbrush, or whatever you're using to apply it. For a spray gun with a 1.8mm needle I reduce it 6:1 - 8:1

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Sixto Rodriguez you can brush it on. It's just faster to spray it

[@igeliga]

@@onpointrc6299 6:1 6 is for liquid mask or for water?

[@jtw37]

I have a three color process that I want to do. So my question is, after you paint your first color, can you spray the mask over what you painted so you can peel the mask off to do the next color. Will it pull the first color or be fine doing that? No body so far has addressed that. Thanks, good video.

[@jeremymorrell4682]

I'm looking for the answer to this question as well.

[@scottschnatzmeyer85]

(When at all possible) the best way to do it would be to cut out your full design before any painting but only remove each layer as you complete the previous revealing the fresh area for the following layer. It will peel off just fine, even after paint is on it.

[@jerrydoherty1814]

Do you dilute the liquid mask? (and how much if you do). I see how it moves in the cup in the video and I know how thick it is in the container. I've been brushing it on for years

[@VicOrlando]

That's what I want to know

[@Floridascooterboys]

Where can i get that liquid mask

[@onpointrc6299]

Unfortunately Bob Dively liquid mask is no longer available 😔

[@user-bj6iq2wd3w]

Hi, man. I just have one question. How do you clean your airbrush after using the liquid mask? What kind of liquid you use for cleaning? Thanks a lot.

[@onpointrc6299]

李佳洋 I use hot water with a drop of dish soap. Just spray until it sprays clear. Remove the needle and rinse the gun and the needle under hot water. That's it!

[@user-bj6iq2wd3w]

Cool! Appreciate!

[@PhiddyPford]

Shame the Bob Diveley mask is no longer available. I’ve switched to Bitty Design.

[@charlesbonkley]

No other choice, really. Unfortunately, the internet is plastered with advice to use the Bob Diveleys product, which was touted to be the best. So confusing with all these extinct products for R/C.

[@Ev0ltion]

D.va called shes going to sue you for her colors use ;p

[@g6wings]

Sooo... I would like to see you CUT out the shape - What is your technique for cutting through the mask.... but not cut into the body!? I've never done Liquid mask for a Lexan body.... but would think the cut lines would partially compromise the body a little bit?? I'm sure a lite touch - but I would like to watch you cut it out!? Also - Hair dryer is a little safer and more forgiving for drying - as opposed to a Heat Gun. Thanks for sharing!

[@wootwootjr]

You couldn't even put a link to the airbrush thing that's on amazon?

[@charlesbonkley]

Bob Diveley is as extinct as the Dodo Bird.

[@cookingwithsamontheblackst3282]

elmers glue works good to