I just ordered some custom stencils from Rad, and I am asking for guidance on how best to do it.
Rad's site says low pressure, I'm thinking that's around 20 PSI or less?
How do you prevent overspray?
Best Way to Stencil?
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- PershingLover
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Re: Best Way to Stencil?
Mask around the stencil extensively, spray perpendicular to the stencil, use thin coats and build opacity. If you do this you should be fine.PershingLover wrote:I just ordered some custom stencils from Rad, and I am asking for guidance on how best to do it.
Rad's site says low pressure, I'm thinking that's around 20 PSI or less?
How do you prevent overspray?
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Re: Best Way to Stencil?
That's it. Thanks Tomtomhugill wrote:Mask around the stencil extensively, spray perpendicular to the stencil, use thin coats and build opacity. If you do this you should be fine.PershingLover wrote:I just ordered some custom stencils from Rad, and I am asking for guidance on how best to do it.
Rad's site says low pressure, I'm thinking that's around 20 PSI or less?
How do you prevent overspray?

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- Afrikakorps
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Re: Best Way to Stencil?
Hi,
Rad is spot on with his technique.
I would recommend using stencils for anyone who uses an airbrush. Start with simple one colour logos or numbers then progress to two and three colour designs. It is a great way to get a unique look to your vehicle.
A few of my stencil works.
Cheers
Afrikakorps
Rad is spot on with his technique.

I would recommend using stencils for anyone who uses an airbrush. Start with simple one colour logos or numbers then progress to two and three colour designs. It is a great way to get a unique look to your vehicle.
A few of my stencil works.
Cheers
Afrikakorps
Panzer III G
Sherman M4A3 (105)
T-34/76 (1942)
Panzer IV Wirbelwind
Sturmtiger
KV-2
M26 Pershing
T-34/76 (1943)
KV-1
M3 Lee
Ferdinand / Elephant
M16 Half-track
Panther G
M4a1 (75mm)
M41 Walker Bulldog
JS-2
M4a3e8 (76mm)
Japanese Type94
FT-17
Tiger 1
Sherman M4A3 (105)
T-34/76 (1942)
Panzer IV Wirbelwind
Sturmtiger
KV-2
M26 Pershing
T-34/76 (1943)
KV-1
M3 Lee
Ferdinand / Elephant
M16 Half-track
Panther G
M4a1 (75mm)
M41 Walker Bulldog
JS-2
M4a3e8 (76mm)
Japanese Type94
FT-17
Tiger 1
- jarndice
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Re: Best Way to Stencil?
I use a Pentel fine nib Paint pen around the edge of the stencil then finish with a small sponge applicator (Cheap as chips on E-Bay).
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