Thread: flames not sticking??

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First you should have washed the surface with precleaner. Then tape out the design, and thoroughly sand inside with gray scotchbrite pads. That gets closer to the tape than sandpaper. blow off, tack and shoot. I first spray a coat of Dupont 222S adhesion promotor, wait 30 minutes, and shoot color. keep the film thickness to a minimum. If you aren't going to sand and buff the clear before removing the masking, try to get it off as soon as possible, before the film starts getting too tough. You still will need a lot of time, and an Xacto knife.

If you are just shooting color coats on the flames, without clear, and then clearing the whole panel, sand it before masking, then proceed, and let dry overnight before pulling the flame masking. Shoot with 222S 30 minutes before final clear. Good luck.