Painting a stripe

[Mike]

Do you guys think it'd be easier to lay down the stripe color first, then tape it off and lay down the rest, or vice versa?

[posplayr]

Do you guys think it'd be easier to lay down the stripe color first, then tape it off and lay down the rest, or vice versa?

probably lay down the stripe color first as you describe,

[Erki]

Yeah I agree. Stripe color first

[posplayr]

Nvr2old is the real expert PM him

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/member.php?u=16374

[nvr2old]

Nvr2old is the real expert PM him
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/member.php?u=16374

Thanks for the props. I've done it both ways. To me it depends on how much color is needed to cover. If the stripe is a solid color, spray it last because it covers quickly. If it's a color that requires several coats to cover (metallics especially) then do that one first. If it's all solid colors then it really doesn't matter (ie: A GS1000S) Main thing is spraying the least amount last to keep the buildup on the tape down. You get sharper/crisper edges that way, too.