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Old 11-13-2011, 01:12 PM
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Default Re: Knight Hauler Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary Edition

Breaker, I just practiced and practiced. I had bleeding etc etc and just kept learning until I got it right. Watched a lot of vids on youtube for tips.

If I can pass on anything I have learned, use really good masking tape, not household or decorators tape, will ALWAYS bleed. Tamiya tape or similar, which is specifically for doing fine spray work is great, even automotive stuff will work. Secondly, build up your coats thin and dry, keep moving constantly, never stop in one spot. It will build and look wet, thats when you get bleeds. Left to right, down a little and back to the left. Nice even, steady strokes. The paint should be so fine that it looks dry.

Lastly, an air brush goes a long way, nice fine mist instead of the heavy spray of a rattle can. Plus far less orange peel to have to sand afterwards.
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