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I need some help masking my bodies for painting. Well here's the method i use, tell me if htere is a better way. i stick a wad of masking tape onto the window, and spread it out good into the creases. then i run an X-acto knife along the creases to cut out the shape of the window, then peel off the excess. my problem is after painting, when i peel off the mask, there are cuts in the glass from the knife. do i just have to be super patient when cutting and do it lightly like 600 times or wat?

Just make sure when you cut you do it on an up angle kinda as if you were gonna cut the window from the body. Also be gentle. Paitience is a virtue.

welcome to da crib ziprc
yea - go slow and be patient.
you're more likely to have the blade get away from you the harder you press. the lighter you press - the more control you have.
go slow and watch where you're cutting.

also, for trickier areas, you might want to use liquid mask and just brush it on.

thanks cabo (seen u on tinyrc b4) and stoli for the great tips. it worked out great. btw, where can i pick up/make liquid mask?

pretty much any hobby shop should have it
here's what I use:

Or you can use my invention.....The Elmer Mod.

Elmers Glue works fine. Let it dry good.

Oh...and welcome to da hood.

-nOx

I've found a good thick clear coat will hide most knife, and sanding scratches.