Plastic bags for masking

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My newspaper is always delivered in a large plastic bag- probably mylar. The film is very thin, about like plastic wrap. I have frequently used a plastic wrap as a way to cut back on the amount of masking tape I use.

I tape around the area I want to repaint with wide tape. Then I insert the rest of the model in the bag, and tape the opening of the bag to that tape outlining the repaint area.

I needed to repaint just the rear fenders of a car model without hurting the existing paint on frame and front fenders. Using a plastic bag is much easier than using plastic wrap- far fewer seams to tape.

2

Sure,I have done similar with Saran wrap or aluminum foil,but yes,a plastic bag is probably a little more sturdier.

3

Be sure to give those newspaper bags a good visual once-over before using them for masking.

They can often have tiny holes – difficult enough to see, but large enough to allow little puffs of sprayed paint through.

Ask me how I know…[:$]

4

Good idea. I do something similar with paper towels.

5

What’s a “newspaper”?

6

That’s a great idea. In the past I used plastic wrap. The plastic bag is a better idea because it is free.

7

Right on. If you want a newspaper these days you have a better chance getting one with your fish and chips.

8

Works for me too.