Masking before zero paints 2k clear

[PedroPortnoy]

Hi guys

I have a question about something related to Zero Paints 2k clear that I couldn't find an answer for anywhere.

I want to clear a rear bumper of a ferrari model car, but not all of it is supposed to be the same color. The main color ir red (the color i want to be glossy with the 2k clear), but the middle section is semi-gloss black, I was thinking about masking the black area and then applying the clear...

Has anyone done this before? I'm afraid it might crack when I try to take the masking tape off... Or that I'm not able to remove it at all...

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[cmatthewbacon]

With that kind of thing (rubber inserts, window trim...) I find that it's better to put the clear coat on, THEN mask and spray the semi-gloss black using Humbrol enamel, which goes over the gloss clear nicely. The clear forms a very tough, slightly elastic coating which your masking tape is under, so just peeling it off won't work. It's possible to slice all around the tape edges with a sharp knife blade before removing it, but i wouldn't recommend it! (and yes, I have tried ;-()

All the black on here was applied over the clear coated yellow. Masking it took a while, but it was worth it, I reckon...

bestest,

M.

[Steve Noble]

Just as Matt has said. Mask after the clear is on and dried and spray your black. I use Vallejo Air black myself, or Mr Color. On occassions I've also used Zero's own rubber black as well. All work great.