Paint chat - first three colour shell

[ThunderDragonCy]

I am painting my SCT shell and I would like to do three colours. How do I go about washing masking residue off with the third colour mask still on the shell? Any other tips for multi colour masking? Thanks! 

[78Triumph]

I've never had a problem with masking residue being left on the shell after removing the tape.  What kind of tape are you using?  If you use Tamiya tape it shouldn't be an issue.  Also, I would buy a bottle of Tamiya Polycarbonate Cleaner.  It's the best stuff for removing any leaks under the masking tape that get through, or overspray.  It's worth it's weight in gold IMO and you'll wind up with a neater paint job.

[ruebiracer]

31 minutes ago, 78Triumph said:

I've never had a problem with masking residue being left on the shell after removing the tape.  What kind of tape are you using?  If you use Tamiya tape it shouldn't be an issue.  Also, I would buy a bottle of Tamiya Polycarbonate Cleaner.  It's the best stuff for removing any leaks under the masking tape that get through, or overspray.  It's worth it's weight in gold IMO and you'll wind up with a neater paint job.

Could not disagree, if using proper masking tape. Tamiya tape comes usually of without residues, if you lift it up. If you try to peel of an edge, there can be sometimes a small edge with glue residue. But that can be wiped off with Spiritus for example. Also good for cleaning fingerprints. I painted many shells with PS paints without cleaning the masked areas after removal of tape, never had an issue. 

[Nobbi1977]

I use isopropyl alcohol for degreasing at every stage. A little on a rag works wonders

[Theibault]

5 hours ago, Nobbi1977 said:

I use isopropyl alcohol for degreasing at every stage. A little on a rag works wonders

As long as your paint is dry, do what Nobbi said.

[ThunderDragonCy]

Thanks chaps. I have some isopropyl alcohol so I will use that. 

[Nobbi1977]

1 hour ago, Theibault said:

As long as your paint is dry, do what Nobbi said.

Yes, should have said. Make sure paint is very dry