Masking off the fretboard/other bits

FlyingVFanatic · Post by **FlyingVFanatic** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:57 pm

Whats the best way to do it? Because ive tried a few different ways now, and im now cutting 1" strips of masking tape to cover the edge of the fretboard.

Just wonder how you guys do it, not an "i need help" thread for once :joy:

The way i have now seems best, but a little time consuming...

rot gut · Post by **rot gut** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:22 am

painters tape and an exacto knife.

Turkish · Post by **Turkish** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:43 am

I think that you can get automotive painters tape that is only 1/4" wide.

FlyingVFanatic · Post by **FlyingVFanatic** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:53 pm

Hmmm yeah i think i got it done a lot better this time. First attempt i had it done length ways, which meant i struggled to keep it completely straight.... But hey gotta learn these things :P

Mudfuzz · Post by **Mudfuzz** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:24 am

electrical tape.

Decibill · Post by **Decibill** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:31 pm

All the suggestions here will work well. One recommendation is to NOT just stretch the tape the length of the fret board and then push it down. Pull the tape out little by little and push it down as you go, along the finger board till you get to a fret. Then slack the tape a bit and push the tape down, allowing it to follow up and over the fret. This will ensure that the tape isn't "bridging" between frets causing a gap for the finish to get sprayed into.

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