Here's an update to Sharktooth grille repair from 11-22-2008
I got the turn signals done! What do you think?
Now its on to the main grill section. I thought masking the black would be easier but the complex angles of the support pieces on the top and bottom of each "tooth" make this too difficult. I thought back to my days as a graphic artist and figured why not use some sort of liquid mask? I searched the internet and found several options. Liquid frisket is used by artist for paintings, crafts and such and can be expensive. I found references to some products in the Hobby industry such as Hobbico MasterMask and Bob Dively Liquid Masking Film which are less expensive. So off I went today to my local hobby shop and picked up some of the Dively Liquid Mask for about $17.00!
This should make the rest of the job much easier although each method (auto masking tape or liquid mask) have their pros and cons. I fine chisel brush and a steady hand will be needed to cover the black that I have completed. I tried 2 sections of fins and it seems to work great!
I'll keep you posted... :cheers:
I got the turn signals done! What do you think?
Now its on to the main grill section. I thought masking the black would be easier but the complex angles of the support pieces on the top and bottom of each "tooth" make this too difficult. I thought back to my days as a graphic artist and figured why not use some sort of liquid mask? I searched the internet and found several options. Liquid frisket is used by artist for paintings, crafts and such and can be expensive. I found references to some products in the Hobby industry such as Hobbico MasterMask and Bob Dively Liquid Masking Film which are less expensive. So off I went today to my local hobby shop and picked up some of the Dively Liquid Mask for about $17.00!
This should make the rest of the job much easier although each method (auto masking tape or liquid mask) have their pros and cons. I fine chisel brush and a steady hand will be needed to cover the black that I have completed. I tried 2 sections of fins and it seems to work great!
I'll keep you posted... :cheers: