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opt2not:
--- Quote from: reptileink on May 14, 2010, 03:57:07 pm ---Ok, been browsing different painter's tape online.
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Scotch brand - blue
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5/R-100166232/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
I use this tape for my stencil lines. The "blue" type is for delicate surfaces, but it has enough adhesion to keep the paint out. A good trick is to tape it down, then run a card (credit card or plastic scraper) along the tape to work the small bubbles out. Another good trick is to run your finger with a good amount of pressure, back and forth along the tape-edges, creating friction heat so that the adhesion fuses to the surface more.
--- Quote ---I think I will opt for the thinner lines, and a more hap-hazzard web design...not too sure there
My question is this: How does one "curve" painters tape? I have seen many "Overhaulin" type shows and watch how they do flame jobs and such, but of course, they have YEARS of experience....
Any recommendations as to what size or type I'd need?? Thanks!
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Get yourself thin and thick. It's good to have both handy.
For the curves you can try the more time consuming (but in the end, cleaner/less error prone) way of "fanning" short tape pieces around a curve:
The other way is to cut out a stencil from hardboard or poster board, or whatever material you'd like. But that might be harder to get cleaner lines. My vote is on taping.
reptileink:
I've got my plan of attack down for the webbing, hope it works. I will be painting the whole unit in Krylon Primer White(at least 2 coats, if not 3). I will then tape out the webbing with car detailing tape. Nice and skinny, versus covering the whole side.
Of course now I am thinking of making it a Venom VS Spiderman cabinet, but we'll see.
Also, I picked up some Elmer's Wood filler. Opt, how easy is this stuff to work with? I've done my fair share of drywall, so I am pretty skilled with a putty knife and trowel. I was going to cut out the damaged pieces and replace them with new MDF, but I think I can fix it with the filler instead, it's not too bad other than that chewed up corner in front.... :dunno
opt2not:
--- Quote from: reptileink on May 17, 2010, 03:53:40 pm ---I've got my plan of attack down for the webbing, hope it works. I will be painting the whole unit in Krylon Primer White(at least 2 coats, if not 3). I will then tape out the webbing with car detailing tape. Nice and skinny, versus covering the whole side.
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Good stuff! I'm glad you committed to the webs! :applaud:
It really won't be that difficult IMO.
--- Quote ---Also, I picked up some Elmer's Wood filler. Opt, how easy is this stuff to work with? I've done my fair share of drywall, so I am pretty skilled with a putty knife and trowel. I was going to cut out the damaged pieces and replace them with new MDF, but I think I can fix it with the filler instead, it's not too bad other than that chewed up corner in front.... :dunno
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Wood filler works pretty close to Spackle.
Some people use bondo for more heavy filling/shaping...bondo also dries a hellava lot faster... but for small areas, wood filler would work well. I used filler for my cocktail cabinet corners, and it turned out well. So you should be ok there. Just remember, like spackle, you gotta make sure it clings to the surrounding surface of the area you're filling. Let it completely dry (overnight i think - can't remember what Elmer's recommends) before you sand/shape.
reptileink:
Just wasn't looking forward to toxic bondo and the stench :dizzy:. I got nothing but time so an overnight dry isn't a big deal.
From what you can see of my damage, I should be able to pull that off, right? I will probably just slab it on there and then use the sander to form it after it dries.... :dunno
opt2not:
--- Quote from: reptileink on May 17, 2010, 04:23:48 pm ---Just wasn't looking forward to toxic bondo and the stench :dizzy:. I got nothing but time so an overnight dry isn't a big deal.
From what you can see of my damage, I should be able to pull that off, right? I will probably just slab it on there and then use the sander to form it after it dries.... :dunno
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Yeah, that's the same reason I prefer wood filler, less stinky...and works about the same in the end.
Your damage looks similar to my cocktail cabinet, just edge work and some corner rebuilding. You should be fine.