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 Post subject: Protective masking
PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:49 am 
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Back in my manufacturing days, we used a low tack 2 or 5mil poly (bought in wide rolls) to cover & protect polished/delicate surfaces from harm during work. (Think same type of thing you peel off plexi once you're finished working it.) I noticed, in BRB#5, Jeff Taugott recommended a thin and low (post-it note) tack material called "premask".
I'm always concerned that, the closer you get to the end, the risk of "dings/blemishes" goes up exponentially! (Nothing worse!)
So, I guess my question is, what if anything do you use (other than plain masking tape) and where do you get it?

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 Post subject: Re: Protective masking
PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:19 am 
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Frisket film, available from most art supply stores in sheets or rolls.

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 Post subject: Re: Protective masking
PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:04 pm 
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Thanks Pete!

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