Do you need to use different application tape on paint mask?

[Deleted User]

hI FOZZIE, NO I JUST USE MEDIUM TACK APPLICATION TAPE FOR EVERYTHING, PAINT MASK INCLUDED.

[David-Foster-]

Cheers for that, already ordered it 😳 only thought after.
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[Simon Kay]

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[David-Foster-]

Well I am using ORAMASK 810 paint mask film. I have cut it and want to put it onto canvas. The ORAMASK just about sticks to the canvas to take paint but the application tape pulls the mask off when removing. It is medium tack app tape. I have rubbed it before hand to make it less tacky but I presume I need some really low tack app tape? Any suggestions and suppliers?
Thanks

[Shane Drew]

quote Fozzie55:

Well I am using ORAMASK 810 paint mask film. I have cut it and want to put it onto canvas. The ORAMASK just about sticks to the canvas to take paint but the application tape pulls the mask off when removing. It is medium tack app tape. I have rubbed it before hand to make it less tacky but I presume I need some really low tack app tape? Any suggestions and suppliers?
Thanks

spray it ( the app tape) with soapy water, it will come off fine then

cheers

[David-Foster-]

Thanks for that. It was a bit better wet. I think it’s the canvas that is not a good base for the mask vinyl, not sticking. I will give it a coat of undercoat, see if it bites.
Thanks again…

[Shane Drew]

quote Fozzie55:

I will give it a coat of undercoat, see if it bites.

I think you’ll find the mask may not stick to the undercoat. not sure tho.

have you cleaned the banner with IPA before sticking the mask down? Some banners have an oily film which makes adhesion for the low tack mask much harder.

Cheers
Shane