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[Norther of Heaven]

Okay, this is my first time painting a nerf gun (any anything with spray paint really). I've already put down a nice layer of clear primer, 2-4 coats of the paint, and 2-3 coats of purity seal (clear coat). I used masking tape to cover up bits that i wanted covered and everything.

The problem is, when i took the masking tape off one portion of the gun, it left a nasty slightly-sticky residue on it. This leads me to believe that i put the tape on while the clear coat was still drying. Is there anyway i can smooth it out/get it off without having to re-paint it? Maybe just putting on a new coat of clear coat?

[Norther of Heaven]

I think we just got the tape a few weeks ago, probably less. Have you ever done that to a paintjob? I'm not so sure the duct tape would be a good idea, but thanks for the suggestion.

[TheNerfLoki]

I would just sand it off and repaint that area. I think just some bob has the right idea though. This is one of the reasons why I use acrylic paint now, no need for tape with acrylic.

[sidamazo]

Yea, I agree sand it down and try again.


BUT WAIT. I think it helps when you use layers of masking tape. When I say that, what I mean is that you should cover up the edges of the tape with more tape.

[Split]

Goo-be-gone from the dollar store or Goof-off from Home depot (stronger and slightly more expensive). Use an extremely little amount. This stuff will scuff granite. It's made to take off adhesives though.