Andy123 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 About to order some bluetac that I can use for masking and also holding small parts whilst painting and am sure I read somewhere that some brands are better than others due to oil and residues being left behind. Is there much truth behind this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharknose Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) I use Uhu white tac, nowt left on model in terms of residue mate Edited November 28, 2020 by Sharknose 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Second for white tack. Blu tack usually leaves a mark on a wall, so I'm pretty sure it will do the same on your model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 yep, white tac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy123 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Thanks all. White Tack now ordered. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltcarBoB Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 White tack is the stuff but don't leave it on for longer than needed. Definitely don't do what I did put it on, put it safe in a cupboard then leave it for a month because I forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I used many different types, usually what ever I can get, where ever I am. I have not used white but various brands - blue and green. Usually as camo masking and as a welcome third hand. It is always close on the bench. The one thing "bluetac" products like sticking to more than anything else is itself. I always make a ball of it an go over any area where it was applied and ensure any residue, if at all present, is cleared away. A discipline I have got into meaning no issues with finishes and still get the benefit from the product. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueNosers352nd Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I started using UHU white tack after reading about it on here. No residue and it seems softer and easier to work with. It can leave a slightly different shade (not every time) where it was, but that goes away with a clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC182 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I don't know whether it's available outside Australia, but Anko Reusable Tack (from Kmart) is ideal for doing camo. It has a similar texture to White Tac and is similarly easy to roll into strings and curve, but it's smoother and less sticky. It has just about enough adhesion to stick to your model with light pressure, but it lifts straight off when you're finished - no time wasted cleaning it up, no need to dab it off bit by bit as is necessary with White Tac. Won't remove paint or leave marks, either. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IV(AC)Plumb Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Try silly putty, in finding an it better than either blue or white tack as no residue and if you combine be it with liquid mask it's still usable afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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