Question regarding multiple coats of paint

Callandor · Post by **Callandor** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:49 am

So, this may seem like an obvious question, but how long should you let a coat of paint dry before putting on a second coat of the same color? I am referring to brush painting in particular. My next questions is how long can you leave masking material on a model without affecting the paint underneath?

PetarB · Post by **PetarB** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:19 pm

It really depends on what the paint is. If you're brush painting Tamiya acrylics for example, I usually leave it for 20 minutes. It should look dry at least. If you're doing thick layers, perhaps a few hours. The masking tape you use should not affect the paint underneath at all... if it does, you need to seal the paint first with a clear coat, or let it dry longer. Good masking tape should go on and come off easily, without leaving any residue.

seam-filler · Post by **seam-filler** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:25 am

If you're using masking tape the first coat should really be left for a day before you apply the tape - otherwise you risk lifting the undercoat.

Don't be tempted to use cheap masking tape like the sort you get from hardware stores. They tend to be tackier and tend not to leave a nice, clean edge.

Newbie Doobie · Post by **Newbie Doobie** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:33 pm

Use painters' tape(the blue stuff),and wait for five minutes between coats. Mask after a week,then paint. This works for me.