Maskol

[Hman]

Hi, I have bought some Maskol, to mask canopies before painting.  Never used it before any tips? 

[Rick Lowe]

Personally, I'd use tape for the edges of the canopy framing and the Maskol inside those pieces, but then I never can get a straight line with that stuff.

I use a toothpick or sprue as an applicator, as I'm never sure what the solvent is to remove it from a paintbrush...

FWIW, HTH

[Dizzyfugu]

I frequently use it. It works, but it has some twists:

- It's water-based, so make sure the underground/canopy is free from fat and silicones

- Application with a brush is feasible, but the latex clings to the fibres and you might ruin the brush; better use an old one, and...

- Rather use a tooth pick for application

- The coat is very thin, but adheres well, you might have to apply a second or third layer, just to be sure. This makes the coat also a bit stiffer and easier to take away

- You might also add a piece of tape under the latex coat that protrudes - it can later be use as a handle, makes it easier to peel away the mask

- Edges can be tricky. You can only rub away the mask once the paint is dry, and that might cause broken edges. It's an inherent problem of the stuff.

[hamsandwich]

I use Badger Airbrush Cleaner to clean Maskol off brushes. Works a treat, I can't tell which brush I used.

[zenrat]

I have some.  Can't get on with it.

[PR19_Kit]

I wish it wasn't purple......... 

[NARSES2]

I find it useful for large areas but use tape for the edges as it's impossible to get a straight one with the stuff. It's also very useful for masking landing lights/nav lights etc where you can always touch up the wing/fuselage paint job with a small brush.

Otherwise Dizzy has covered it all 

[Dizzyfugu]

I find it useful for large areas but use tape for the edges as it's impossible to get a straight one with the stuff. It's also very useful for masking landing lights/nav lights etc where you can always touch up the wing/fuselage paint job with a small brush.

Otherwise Dizzy has covered it all 

Thank you. And, yes, a combo with tape for large areas is smart. 
You do not only create a decent edge this way, the tape also acts as "handle" for easier removal of the Maskol.

[Hman]

Magic, thanks for the tips everyone.  I will give it a try at the weekend.