Andy Stephenson Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Does anyone know where to get or even what to search for to find the kind of self-adhesive paper masking sheet they use on those custom car shows on TV for masking out painted graphics. It looks like a thin slightly stretchy paper which is see-through and comes in wide sheets or on a roll. All I get when searching is either the type that's only adhesive along one edge or just some brown paper on a roll. Tamya do small sheets for R/C cars but I was looking for a larger size. Any custom car enthusiasts out there that could help with this would be most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrman Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Try searching for "Frisket Film". It's available in various widths and lengths. Not cheap but is used extensively in air brushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Thanks jrman, your link me to this On Amazon which looks promising and a lot cheaper. It's just knowing the correct search term. Edited March 12, 2022 by Andy Stephenson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) I ended up buying the proper stuff as I found a not too expensive roll on Amazon. Edited March 12, 2022 by Andy Stephenson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Try the makers of Gyro-Cut if they are still around. The freehand cutter is useless to me but the film is great, sold by the metre. www.craftyproducts.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Lambert Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 I think you are looking for stencil film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Brian, We'll see if what I've bought fulfils that function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Vinyl cutting machines can use masking rolls. You don’t have to have a machine, just cut by hand. Comes in different widths, to fit different machines. It’s a big industry nowadays, and I would guess that’s where the greatest variety is, rather than the remains of the old hand crafted graphic art industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 Don, I'm lucky because a flying mate has an industrial vinyl cutter/printer so I may well ask him to cut me some more of the complex graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 38 minutes ago, Andy Stephenson said: Don, I'm lucky because a flying mate has an industrial vinyl cutter/printer so I may well ask him to cut me some more of the complex graphics. Just bear in mind, ordinary vinyl has hi tack adhesive. My point is, there is a large industry that uses low tack vinyl for masking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Good point Don - probably not a good idea to use the normal hi tack adhesive vinyl for masking, unless you're very happy that your underlying paint is adhered to the airframe in a completely bulletproof manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Most vinyl graphic shops will usually sell you some off the roll or end of roll . The decal transfer paper is excellent for making masks low tack and semi transparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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