How to use Vallejo Liquid Mask 

Yep. That corsair canopy could have just been completely masked.

You're welcome, Video Adam :)

Thank you for the feedback and suggestions Richard! :)

Yeah, that wing didn't work out quite that well.

Exactly what i was thinking

Indeed.

I think it could work very nicely if you have complex shapes to mask where tape is hard to get correctly

@@rasmus9311 Or very small scales, like I do myself.

This is my problem too. How i clean the brush?

@@zoltan-8233 only thing I've found so far is to keep washing the brush in water before ithe fluid starts to dry on the brush. When it's dried on the brush I've been using a needle to drag through the bristles to separate them, then rub the remainder off in one direction towards the tip away from the handle, the brush still gets ruined but not as quick. I'll be testing some different chemicals in the next few weeks and I'll let you know if I find an easy solution to the problem.

@@zoltan-8233 thought you might like to know that there are masking fluid brushes available, which are pretty much just a normal brush with synthetic hair I think but there is also a masking fluid applicator which is a brush with a silicone tip, made by Frisk similar to a clay shaping tool

@@allanatwick1606 thank you Allan! Last time i used it so that i noticed when i putted the small brush more definitely into the fluid first time i could remove in one peace after it. If put it more times small into the fluid than will be problems. When i will be by this prozess again i will thinking through this advices. Thank you:)

@@zoltan-8233 your welcome my friend

Non c'è di che, Bingobo3! ✨

i think it's a jetta

Hi, We are working on Mecha Color videos, hope to show them very soon. Thank you very much for contacting us!

Hello! You must keep the masking agent once dry the less time possible. Try to paint the miniature immediately after you notice mask is dry and after the painting then remove it. Maybe this can be 2 hours or less. It depends on the miniature you're painting.

@@vallejocolors Thank-you!

true just use the tape xD

Yeh I was waiting for a surprising tip about why it actually made sense to do that...

same with the transparent part of the cockpit canopy, you already did the hard part outlining in tape, why would you not just tape off the rest...

Agreed, bad examples, I use it for 1/1200 sail ship masking, the small scale makes this easier to use than tape imo, ofc those with a peeling "fetish" would prefer the satisfaction of peeling it off 😆

Well making putty and liquid mask is used to get intercut paint schemes such as the camo on the F-5 Tiger ll which masking paint could not achieve.

Hello Statoil! We recommend removing it as soon as it dries and after painting over the mask but in case you cannot do it on that deadline never let it for more than 12 hours to avoid the liquid mask from excessively dehydrating and getting stuck to the paint.

@@vallejocolors Ok thanks, but everything is ok. Its still removable no problem😉

Yes, you can; bear in mind not to let the dried mask on the surface for many hours. Apply it, paint and then remove it :)

Vallejo 70.596 Glaze Medium...Just make your own; i do it everyday... works like a charm, the only thing can be that it gets soapy if you put to much ( glazes are just dish soap added to paint)

Artist’s or craft acrylic glazing medium generally works with most model paints.

It's the same product but different bottle size :)

Maybe apply it with a thick coat? Makes it easier to remove.

Hello Jake, maybe the lacquer paint can affect the painting and water-based products you used previously so first test the compatibilities, remember to do that not on your model. Once you have finished painting the surrounding area, the masking fluid, a rubbery film, is peeled off. Do not leave the masking fluid on the model for a long time, it will become too dry and difficult to remove.

@@vallejocolors okay! I mainly ask because I am painting a Flak 37 and need to mask to dial gauges before priming with Mr Surfacer. I’ll then be painting with all Vallejo, but I need the mask remain until weathering. I will used tape instead! If the mask is applied directly to styrene/plastic(not on top of paint), does it still become hard to remove if left for too long? Thank you for the quick reply! It’s nice to be able to communicate quickly with you guys for advice and tips. It’s really really appreciated!!!!

@@HE-162 You're welcome Jake ;) Bear in mind that styrene is porous so the liquid mask can be adhered and willl be hard to remove. If you use another type of non-porous plastic, with a smooth surface, you should have no problem. You can always use some hard putties (malleable as plasticine) if liquid mask is not an option or even masking tape that will be safer to use ;)

¡Buenos dias Enrique! Muchas gracias por escribirnos! Para el uso de la mascara líquida es recomendable usar un pincel viejo ya que cuando la máscara se seca es dificil deshacerse completamente de ella sin dañar las cerdas. Otra opción es usar pinceles de silicona para poder llegar a los rincones y que permiten limpiarse con solo despegar la máscara seca. Algunas personas utilizan amoníaco o acetonas para deshacerse de los restos de sus pinceles pero son sustancias con vapores fuertes, por lo que tendrias que tener cuidado al utilizarlas o utilizar palillos de madera para desecharlos una vez utilizada la máscara. Esperamos que sea de ayuda :)

Hello! Yes, it can damage the airbrush to the point that you won't be able to clean the dried resin rubber the mask will leave, so never use it with AB. For applying liquid mask, you must use a rubber brush or an old brush :)

Hello William! Maybe your liquid mask has lost all the water and it is not useful anymore. The consistency must be runny.

Hi Pablo, José Brito usually uses some old or really cheap brush for the application.

Use toothpick

Hello! Thanks for contacting us! We are not sure the compatibility with other companies' paints, you can ask them for more info and maybe they can share with you some tips :)

@@vallejocolors Thanks Vallejo, but I know it will work for my Vallejo paints and thats the most important part😉

Oops..☹️ next time you'll do it great :)

Yes, you can. After that, you can remove the liquid mask with blu tack ;)

Liquid mask has not PVA formulation, this is LM has natural resin in the composition and the uses are different.

Of course! You can use it on painted surfaces. Then just remove it with care and ta-da! ;)

@@ollieboy4817 have tried warm water, acrylic thinner and acetone. One lady on RU-vid uses Goo Gone or something, but dont think it's available in uk:/ will further try other solvents I have, but I think vallejo should come up with suggestions for users, if not proper msds

We recommend to use always the same brush for this technique. The other brushes just for painting.

can you help me out? I looked through the whole Vallejo catalogue but didnt find any vallejo salt....

You can paint over the dried liquid mask and then after removing it, you have the lacquer and the paint you painted before.

Yes, you can!

Did you get the answer?

Hello Flankerlist. Please, send us an email with this issue to info@acrylicosvallejo.com. Our Technical team will answer you as soon as possible. Thank you. Regards!

@@vallejocolors ok then, will do

Yes!

Hello! You must use a rubber or old brush because dried Liquid Mask cannot be removed from the bristles unless you try to get rid of the product by scraping the bristles with care. Also, you can try cleaning the brush immediately after using the liquid mask with water but we highly recommend to use a rubber brush, old brush or a cocktail stick for applications :)

@@vallejocolors Thank you! I just happen to have a set of 5 silicone brushes/glue applicators on hand as well as more 'dead' brushes than I can count.

Sure :)

Hello Demian! Thank you very much for writing to us! 😊 To prevent damage to the bristles, it is recommended to use an old brush when applying liquid mask. This is because once the product dries, it is difficult to remove completely. When done with Liquid Mask and need to clean the brushes, some people use ammonia or acetone to get the remaining product off. But be warned - these chemicals have strong vapors and can harm your bristles, so you should be extra careful when using them. You can also use wooden toothpicks to apply Liquid Mask and discard them if you don't want to use chemicals or your own brushes. Another option: why not try using silicone brushes? They're super handy and make cleaning a breeze - you can simply peel off the dry mask afterward. We hope it helps :)

Hello Allan. Just with water before it gets dry.

@@vallejocolors thanks for the reply, is there something I can use if it has dried in the brush?

@@allanatwick1606 We are afraid that once dried you cannot do anything. Try not to let it dry.

@@vallejocolors OK, thanks for replying, I love the fluid for masking models. I have read that rubbilg vaseline into the bristles loosens the dried mask allowing it to come off easily then wash the brush in dish soap to remove the vaseline, haven't triad it yet though as the brush I used was beyond recovery 🤭

Lighter fluid as used in zippo lighters dissolves the rubber

They’re very different things. Chipping mediums (and hairspray) work by letting you remove the top layer of paint. A process which tends to be difficult if you want to create a clearly defined area. Masking fluids let you prevent paint being applied to a particular area in the first place. They do the same job as masking tape but unlike tape can handle masking complex shapes or 3D surfaces..

Hello Filip, the liquid mask should be applied with an old brush or you can also apply it with a rubber brush. With them, you'll be sure not to harm your painting tools (the second option is great because you can easily clean it after use)

Hello Carrera, with this additional technique, you don't have to use our chipping medium. You can paint the base color, add then the liquid mask unevenly in the areas you like the most (and the effect), let it dry and then paint the final color. Use some tools or blu tac to remove the dry liquid mask and you're done!

Hello Jack! We don't know it due this video is a bit old. Sorry!

Hello Clinton Liem! Maybe this video can help you PIGMENTS ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-16sd_QzQFXs.html

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Hello Sean! You always have to keep your brush wet to avoid the liquid mask drying, because it is really hard to remove the product from the bristles. For applying this product, we recommend a rubber brush (they're so easy to clean).

@@vallejocolors thank you so much Vallejo! I will look into a rubber brush now.

@@seanwmcinnes 😊

Hello! this video is an old one but maybe you can Shazam the music :)

Hola Alex, ¿cómo podemos ayudarte?

It's relaxing ambient music. I liked it.

It’s a sensible way to mask things. You get a sharp edge with the masking tape exactly along the line you want, e.g. by applying it butting up to a panel line. The masking fluid is then used to fill the rest of the area that needs to be masked. Then the object can be airbrushed without worrying about over-spray or a lack of accuracy getting paint where it isn’t wanted.

@@tlw4237 LOL.. it's a silly way. Use a bit more masking tape and you achieve exactly the same. Graham is right it's a joke. I can imagine that they rather would have showed it on the edges where it might be more difficult to use tape. Thing is... That masking liquid didn't go so well with the canopy. It simply wouldn't stick to it so they decided to use it on the inside where a piece of extra masking tape would have been 10 times easier: There's no waiting for the liquid to dry for 2 hours. Nope.. just continue right away and by the time they waited for the liquid to dry, the ones using extra masking tape would have been finished with it one hour and 45 minutes before they even start to paint.

And whats seems to be a problem exactly? From what I see that its not an ordinary nazi but probably Rommel by the looks and from his overall popularity, so the person who presumably was a part of a Hitler assasination plot. Not to mention that nazis did exist so there is nothing wrong with making historical models or busts. Its kinda weird that you had no problem with VW hood since, ya know, it was Hitler who wanted to make cars for normal folk

Ww2 wargaming is very popular. I'm sorry people don't want to rewrite history to appeal to modern sensibilities.

Aww, poor james, all that virtue signaling has probably got you really tired, go take a nap in your safe space.

Some people are still really into Nazis, these people are to be shunned.

Not all Germans were nazis for Christ sake. Take your political correctness to Twitter, crybaby.