After taping, basecoat with clear Future or brush a layer of clear nail polish - any bleed will be clear

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After taping, basecoat with clear Future or brush a layer of clear nail polish - any bleed will be clear

In Response To: Masking chrome paint question... ()

But typically if you are careful, and fog it on (experiment on a junker first) there should not be a problem.

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Masking chrome paint question...
- Some of the real fine masking tape might work against the edge but you still have to be sure it is firmly set in place. *NM*
  - Thanks. I've had good luck with Tamiya tape, and I'll try experimenting on a scrap body. *NM*
- After taping, basecoat with clear Future or brush a layer of clear nail polish - any bleed will be clear
  - Great advice! Even when masking for a 2-tone paint job, clear where the tape meets the colour parting lines. *NM*

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