Spraying Two Colours - Problem

[Callist]

I can spray fine, get a good finish etc etc.. however, I want to try and use two colours, i.e. Have a black layed down and then put masking tape over this and spray Yellow, to have Yellow paint with a black line. The issue is that once dry the black line has edges.. How is this done properly without edges?

I use both 1 and 2 Stage paints. I will be spraying a bit of a classic bike in 1 Stage Acrylic (2 Pack).. so, how would be the best way to do this? Thanks..

P.S - Yes, air fed mask, ventilation etc etc

 

[the snooper]

if you are using standard masking tape there is your problem

have a look here

 

[Callist]

if you are using standard masking tape there is your problem

have a look here

Aha.. So my issue is due to the thickness of the tape?

If so, brilliant. I will give those products a go. Thank you very much

 

[the snooper]

standard masking tape also seems to leave a jagged edge the fine tape will be better.
if you want to lose the edge then ideally you would only put on a thin coat just enough to cover properly then build up with laquer to lose what edge is there

 

[Callist]

Ah.. So would this not be possible with using a 1 Stage paint? i.e. Solid Colour 2K Acrylic.

 

[the snooper]

you will be able to get a decent finish but no matter what tape there will be a line there has to be because you are raising the thickness of the paint in one area.
applying a 2 pack laquer wet enough should start to level out the difference and will make it less prone to damage along the line edge

 

[Callist]

So, just to make sure I get this right.. I would spray the 1 Stage paint and then apply 2k lacquer just to the area which is lower than the rest of the paint?

 

[the snooper]

no once you have applied your 2 colours you would then laquer the whole pannel or tank when you have the tape do a small test before you buy any laquer you may be happy with the result if not laquer it

 

[Callist]

Thanks for the info and advice! Much apreciated!

 

[the snooper]

the same method can be applied if you use transfers / stickers bury them in the laquer, with patience and time you can achieve a totally smooth finish

good luck and post some pics when youve finished we like pics

 

[pedrobedro]

If you want a black line on yellow paint spray the yellow and mask it to put a black line on. Put the darker colour on top.

 

[danelectro]

Yep the snooper is right, but I will add a little rider.

If it were me, i'd lay down the yellow first (in a basecoat form) THEN do the black, coverage of black is much better, where as trying to cover the black with the yellow might need MORE paint, and thus a thicker edge.

Then clearcoat the whole item

 

[danelectro]

You beat me to it Pedro!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pedrobedro]

Only by 7 hours though It's the second page syndrome

 

[langy]

Much easier to get the colours mixed in basecoat, fineline the edge and then 2pack lacquer, flat and polish and jobs a good un.

 

[jaykay]

as langy says.

 

[danelectro]

Only by 7 hours though It's the second page syndrome

yeah i saw that....doh!!!!!

 

[Callist]

Thanks for the extra advice on the colour layout, appreciate that

I will give this a go when I come round to spraying up the Project Bike (hopefully not long now). Thanks a bunch

 

[Dune]

I have been done various bikes with a split colour scheme. My last was a Steve McQueen striped livery. I sprayed the base for the whole of the tank and then the powder blue no problem. However the orange went on and it (for want of better words) eched into the base colour and bled everywhere. It was so bad I ended up stripping the whole tank and starting again.

I went back to my paint supplier and found that the orange supplied was a different mix to the other two bases. I dont know what the difference was, the supplier spouted some numbers, but the new orange that he gave me was great. No bleeds no problem. I suppose someone who knows better can tell me the difference.

So the moral of the story is make sure that the base coats are all the same type. Hope this helps someone.

 

[Callist]

I have been done various bikes with a split colour scheme. My last was a Steve McQueen striped livery. I sprayed the base for the whole of the tank and then the powder blue no problem. However the orange went on and it (for want of better words) eched into the base colour and bled everywhere. It was so bad I ended up stripping the whole tank and starting again.

I went back to my paint supplier and found that the orange supplied was a different mix to the other two bases. I dont know what the difference was, the supplier spouted some numbers, but the new orange that he gave me was great. No bleeds no problem. I suppose someone who knows better can tell me the difference.

So the moral of the story is make sure that the base coats are all the same type. Hope this helps someone.

Thanks for the advice, I will take this up with my supplier when I next see him. (Could possibly of saved me a headache) . Cheers.