Thanks! I’m never sure how long to make them. I end up trying to shorten them thinking people won’t want the longer in depth ones but I’ll make sure to continue with them now!
Great question Vince. I personally think that hand applied does look better than spray applied as you don't get the feathered edges. However, there is a way to improve spray application indoors; I would still tape all of the edges as that will remove the feathering. go wider on the tape (100mm) if you can so that you can raise the spray tip higher and prevent the pressure of the spray from lifting the tape and then, once it's been sprayed in, roll it once over to create a smooth finish and remove any ripple effects the paint can tend to leave. It's a quicker process and one that I'll document in an upcoming video on comparing the two options. The key i find, is that you mustn't go too thick otherwise the paint won't cure properly. This is one of the main benefits of hand application. We go thinner and build it up in 2 layers, giving each the time to dry thoroughly. with spray, its very hard no to go too thick!
I always use 3M 101e as I’ve never had the paint bleed through it. Here’s a link for it in the uk: www.vikingtapes.co.uk/products/3m-101e-general-purpose-masking-tape-48mm-x-50m-formerly-3m-2120?variant=33106447958079 It’s far better than the generic tape you get at DIY / home depot type of places. Every time I tried an alternative (cheaper) tape, it struggled to stick or the paint bled etc.
