Masking questions

[mxc1090]

I like the whole idea of hot glue. so you anodize, dye, then hot glue, then bleach? then dye w/ a diff color and seal. is that correct (assuming thorough water washes in between)?

[acidrain]

You missed a step... go back and re-read all the posts. After bleach, wash with acid (be sure to read up on how to do that).

[Slip666]

how long do you keep it in the acid after bleaching? Like a few dips in and out or like 3-5 minutes?

[acidrain]

I just drop it in my little acid bucket for a minute or two. If the color still remains, after rinsing, go to the bleach & rinse, then acid & rinse again. Don't leave it soaking... only bleach and acid wash until the color is gone. You don't want to disolve your coating.

[-AAPB-Eric]

lets remind everyone that this acid step has a lethal chemical rxn with bleach that produces deadly chlorine gas. Wash parts well in Di water.

Now, also to keep in mind. This is only useful for a camo, splash design. Not useful for acid wash's, it will leach the colour out of the places you do want it to stay.