nticlimax
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Post by nticlimax on Jan 1, 2007 5:15:02 GMT 7
bot tamiya masking tape for taping the edges.but i bot normal masking tape for the bigger areas.
i going to spray bmw m3 gtr
bot at taising..cheapo one...no decal no masking.
many parts have to fill in with decals.
like the bmw logo..m3 logo...lights...license plate.
how do i go about making the decals DIY?
the bmw logo so small in front...how to make...seh..
1st time spraying....help..thanks
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Post by sidewaysdriver6 on Jan 1, 2007 13:14:06 GMT 7
if you're using normal masking tape for the bigger areas, gotta be a bit more careful when peeling off the normal masking tape, because it may leave a layer of residue, unlike the yellow tamiya masking tape. this residue may not be obvious after you peel it off, but after you spray the paint over that area, the parts with residue will show up. speaking from experience lol. i suggest to use the yellow tamiya masking tape only, even for bigger areas; these also come with wider widths. more ex i know, but better than risk ruining the paint job i think.
for the decals, there are some shops in bras brasah that can print designs over clear sticker (this info i got from housemartiniz via the forum). i checked it out - there's a corner shop at the 3rd level iirc. you must have the designs ready in certain formats, like pdf, photoshop, illustrator, freehand etc., then they can print them out on clear sticker for you. but the shop i went to, the minimum size is A2 (which is pretty big), and they charge $30 for it. so you can put whatever designs you want for all your future bodyshells lol, because A2 size is big; make sure they are in the correct size/scale in a file (pdf etc.), and get them to print it out. the quality will be there.
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Post by NoSurprises™ on Jan 1, 2007 18:40:14 GMT 7
if you're using normal masking tape for the bigger areas, gotta be a bit more careful when peeling off the normal masking tape, because it may leave a layer of residue, unlike the yellow tamiya masking tape. this residue may not be obvious after you peel it off, but after you spray the paint over that area, the parts with residue will show up. speaking from experience lol. i suggest to use the yellow tamiya masking tape only, even for bigger areas; these also come with wider widths. more ex i know, but better than risk ruining the paint job i think. for the decals, there are some shops in bras brasah that can print designs over clear sticker (this info i got from housemartiniz via the forum). i checked it out - there's a corner shop at the 3rd level iirc. you must have the designs ready in certain formats, like pdf, photoshop, illustrator, freehand etc., then they can print them out on clear sticker for you. but the shop i went to, the minimum size is A2 (which is pretty big), and they charge $30 for it. so you can put whatever designs you want for all your future bodyshells lol, because A2 size is big; make sure they are in the correct size/scale in a file (pdf etc.), and get them to print it out. the quality will be there. hmmm... wong ar... the clear decals u mentioned does it comes with the white backing?? as in when paste on dark coloured bodyshell, does it look dull?? as i have seen frm some bodyshells... the decals will look dark because of the dark bodyshell. So have u seen the quality print yet?? |
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nticlimax
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Post by nticlimax on Jan 1, 2007 21:46:51 GMT 7
is paste on the insides of the shell rite?or paste outside? hmmm...like that i have to design my own BMW logo....so small...hmmm alot of work then...if i use normal masking tape but i tape alot alot ....but the edges i use tamiya tape...will it be fine?
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Post by use on Jan 1, 2007 21:56:16 GMT 7
for my 350, i pasted my scarab on the outside, but when it bang on the wall on its side, some part of it got torn or scratched.
so for my intega, i pasted my design from the inside. for my front boot and rear, which i sprayed black, i used normal cheap masking tape. it works perfectly well for me, no seepage.
say want to come bb last sat? was lookin for u man. see ya this wk. cheers.
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nticlimax
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Post by nticlimax on Jan 1, 2007 22:15:45 GMT 7
i went there....lol...12am then reach...they already keeping liao...sad...then my Tx low batt...wanna kill myself...kns...
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nticlimax
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Post by nticlimax on Jan 1, 2007 22:16:26 GMT 7
btw....where did u print ur decals? how much? and u use what program? or u use paper and draw? can tell me in details? coz i wanna do the decals asap...thanks
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Post by use on Jan 1, 2007 22:24:00 GMT 7
12am? haha went home already la.
i used photoshop to design, bought the vinyl stickers for printers from art friend to print, but den my printer spoilt, so i used my leftover red and black stickers, i trace it out and used artknife to cut out the design. i pasted the stickers from inside the shell.
if u want to print out ur decals at bras basah, im not sure hw much it cost, wong said about $30 for A2 size? i didnt know its that expensive. if u have xerox printer at home, u can try printing it out urself.
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nticlimax
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Post by nticlimax on Jan 1, 2007 23:26:39 GMT 7
haha if i have a xerox printer at home...i open printing shop liao...hehe...hmmm i go check things out in sunshine plaza one day...thanks anyway
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Post by use on Jan 1, 2007 23:36:05 GMT 7
sunshine plaza? at cck? do they have decal printin shop there? if have, do let us know, n how much. thanx in advance.  |
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Post by Kido Seishirou on Jan 1, 2007 23:49:46 GMT 7
sunshine plaza? at cck? do they have decal printin shop there? if have, do let us know, n how much. thanx in advance. Sunshine plaza is near Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. I used to buy my anime stuff there.. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jk on Jan 2, 2007 0:05:50 GMT 7
sunshine plaza? at cck? do they have decal printin shop there? if have, do let us know, n how much. thanx in advance. Sunshine plaza is near Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. I used to buy my anime stuff there.. ;D ;D ;D sunshine plaza is near to SIM LIM SQUARE just one more traffic light after SLS, inside got one famous Wanton MEE very nice |
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nticlimax
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Post by nticlimax on Jan 2, 2007 2:28:55 GMT 7
haha.paiseh...sunshine plaza nearer to bugis...hehe...yea...there alot of tamiya and gundam modeling shops...there got sell masking tape for gundam. so much cheaper than tamiya...and i suppose can use for our cars also.... there got plenty of printing shops.... cater for the arts students there....
it is opposite fortune centre...near the Guan Yin Temple...
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Post by housemartiniz on Jan 2, 2007 4:42:28 GMT 7
Simply put, Sunshine Plaza is opposite Parklane and the very famous MR Bean cafe (aka Selegie Arts Centre).
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Post by sidewaysdriver6 on Jan 2, 2007 13:22:25 GMT 7
if you're using normal masking tape for the bigger areas, gotta be a bit more careful when peeling off the normal masking tape, because it may leave a layer of residue, unlike the yellow tamiya masking tape. this residue may not be obvious after you peel it off, but after you spray the paint over that area, the parts with residue will show up. speaking from experience lol. i suggest to use the yellow tamiya masking tape only, even for bigger areas; these also come with wider widths. more ex i know, but better than risk ruining the paint job i think. for the decals, there are some shops in bras brasah that can print designs over clear sticker (this info i got from housemartiniz via the forum). i checked it out - there's a corner shop at the 3rd level iirc. you must have the designs ready in certain formats, like pdf, photoshop, illustrator, freehand etc., then they can print them out on clear sticker for you. but the shop i went to, the minimum size is A2 (which is pretty big), and they charge $30 for it. so you can put whatever designs you want for all your future bodyshells lol, because A2 size is big; make sure they are in the correct size/scale in a file (pdf etc.), and get them to print it out. the quality will be there. hmmm... wong ar... the clear decals u mentioned does it comes with the white backing?? as in when paste on dark coloured bodyshell, does it look dull?? as i have seen frm some bodyshells... the decals will look dark because of the dark bodyshell. So have u seen the quality print yet?? yeah ken i think i know what you mean. dunno whether it comes with white backing, and not sure whether it will look dull if you put it on a dark bodyshell. but they have a sample of the print at the store, seems good though, looks solid enough to hold up if you put it on a dark bodyshell, but need to try to be sure. as a2 size is big i've put it on kiv for the while; if you're printing something too we can split the cost, i just need to print a couple of slanted "sidewaysdriver6" stickers really lol. maybe will just ask zul to put it in at a later stage when he's doing another print run. |
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Post by sidewaysdriver6 on Jan 2, 2007 13:27:19 GMT 7
is paste on the insides of the shell rite?or paste outside? hmmm...like that i have to design my own BMW logo....so small...hmmm alot of work then...if i use normal masking tape but i tape alot alot ....but the edges i use tamiya tape...will it be fine? unless you're use, most ppl would paste the decals on the outside of the shell ;D. normal masking tape can be used too, just be careful to make sure there's no residue on the bodyshell after you peel off the tape, before you spray the paint. with the tamiya yellow masking tape you don't have to worry about the residue much because it peels off very cleanly. |
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nticlimax
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Post by nticlimax on Jan 2, 2007 21:16:02 GMT 7
hmmm..there is sure some one that prints at a small scale...lol...print so big wanna put real car decal lor haha...i prefer to paste inside....so tedious...coz bmw m3 still nid to paste the m3 fender grill decal...bmw logo in front...lazy...and i dont have the skill lol...my photoshop skill sux
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