Frisket Film?

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Frisket Film?

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I've read about a low tack, transparent mask used for masking called Frisket Film. Apparently you just cut the mask out, affix it to what ever you want masked and spray. I know it's used on bike helmets, paper etc. I suspect you'd need a well cured primer/base coat down to stop it being peeled off, but it does seem a potentially useful thing to use.

Just wondering if anyone has tried it on models?
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It sounds familiar,but I've not used it
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I have some and it can have its uses but tamiya tape and micromask are my goto masking products.

Frisket is No good for window/windscreen masking as it does not tend to hold (well my stuff doesn't) but good for quick masking jobs, I have used it when I've spotted something that needs touching up after the main painting was done as the low tack of it won't lift paint or leave a residue.

I have also seen it used on car bodies to do flames/tribal etc type designs.
Could probably be used for camo on aircraft but you would need to take care it did not lift when hit with an airbrush.
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I also think the same I brought some about two years ago used it once and I never touched it again. ...alright on s flat surface but and obstructions and it will lift when hit by the airbrush
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