The best edge for doing two-tones is provided by the blue vinyl tape, also known as "fine line" tape. Because the tape is not as thick as masking tape, there is not as much of a line build from the color sprayed over the base.

Fine line tape isn't perfect, though. It does tend to leave more sticky residue when removed and sometimes it has a tendency to shift its position in hot temps.

Not knowing what paint you are using, I can only speak for the typical base/clear in the U.S. The basecoats dry so fast that by the time you peel the tape, the basecoat is dry. If you were using a catalyzed single-stage, then you would want to peel it after the paint has had sufficient flash time, but before it has hardened completely.

The big thing is to make sure that your prep work is done properly for the second color to adhere to the basecoat and not peel off when you remove the tape.

Lastly, make sure when you peel the tape that you peel it almost straight back on top of itself. This will minimize any tendency to try and lift the paint off at the edges.


RogueGTO