gibri 0 Posted November 7, 2009 Anyone have any experiences good or bad with paint mask material? I am looking to buy a roll and need some insight on the different brands. I was looking at the Oracal brand at USCUTTER, but it has a water based adhesive and I am just not sure how that will work with solvent based spray can paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted November 8, 2009 I've used Oracal paintmask. I've used latex paint and spray paint and I have not had any problems. What kind of paint are you using (solvent?) What kind of surface are you using it on? The blue paint mask is stiffer, 811 I think. The 810 is flexible, when you pull it off it can stretch. Make sure the paint has dried well before you remove the mask or you could pull the paint with it. Sometimes I take a exacto knife and gently go around the design to insure a clean release. It's extra work, but so is re-doing the whole thing. I've always used Oracal, sorry I don't have any experience with the other brands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibri 0 Posted November 8, 2009 The vehicles are mostly restored vintage army Jeeps and trucks. The finish on the vehicles is a flat slightly textured surface. The is your typical spray can type of paint. What concern me was most of the paint mask products including Oracal listed waterbased adhesives and I did not know if that would be a problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted November 8, 2009 I've used spray paint on a few personal projects with the Oracal mask and have not experienced any problems. You could try using the mask on a discrete area as a test. I don't think you'll have any problems, but that just my opinion. I don't have enough experience to be considered an expert. Post some pics of your project, I'm sure there are a lot of people here that could give you some more guidance. Maybe post in another area of the forum to get a better response. Sorry I can't be of more help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibri 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Hey you have been a big help I appreciate your input Maybe I'm being overly cautious. I just don't want to buy a roll of material I can't use After checking other brands it appears most of them are waterbased adhesives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted November 8, 2009 You could go to the Oracal website and request a sample (8x10). I just asked for a sample of their 951 vinyl, should be here this week. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibri 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Good idea! I will do that right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HowardI Posted November 9, 2009 The water based adhesive should not be a problem. You wouldn't want to use a solvent based adhesive when using a solvent based paint, the paint could dissolve the adhesive and leech under the mask. If it's a textured surface I'd go with the softer mask material. As stated before just be sure it's dry before removing the mask. Howard Irwin Support Specialist US Cutter 425-481-3555 888-298-8143 - Option 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibri 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Hello Howard, based on what you just posted, what product would you recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HowardI Posted November 10, 2009 The 810S is the best for your application according to the oracal website. It says it's best for solvent based paints, for automotive use, etc. I think I'd have to follow their lead on this, so try the 810S. Howard Irwin Support Specialist US Cutter 425-481-3555 888-298-8143 - Option 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
