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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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im flushmounting tail lights in my bags. i want to put a image in the lens. where can i get the meterial to make the stencil for my little project?will be about 4 inches in diameter
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Not sure what you want to do when you say an image...most custom painters use what's called "frisket paper" not sure about the spelling. It allows you to trace an image on the paper. I'm sure of you google or go to YouTube you can find more detailed instructions.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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I been trying I dont think I have the right key words. Over my flushmount lenses I wan to mask off a skull then spray the basecoat pull the stencil and clear. Not sure what to use or where to get meterial for the stencil
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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We have a craft supply store here in DE called Michaels they carry the stencil paper. The other option is the spray gun manufacture Sata, they make stencils of all sorts. Check with an automotive paint supplier in your area and ask about the stencils from Sata or Iwata. Hope this helps

Google Dan Am spray equipment...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Gerber mask is what I use

http://www.gspinc.com/default.asp?contentID=98

I have also never seen a SATA stencil ever. But you say they make a bunch of them.
 

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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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use translucent paint and thin it out so that the light shines though it and you can paint the whole thing, then when the light is on it shines though
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Thats what im doing. Using the template or stencil so a specific design shows through. Ordered the meterial I need now just need to decide which desigb idea im going to use lol
 
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