How-To: Securing small parts for paint

FullTimeHobbiest
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How-To: Securing small parts for paint May 31, 2014 13:28:49 GMT -8

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Post by FullTimeHobbiest on May 31, 2014 13:28:49 GMT -8

I have a friend ask how I managed to hold small parts in place for spraying or airbrushing. It's really simple and can be done by anyone.

Here are the thing's you will need.

-Tooth Picks
-Side cut clippers, nail clippers, or x-acto
-Super Glue
-Various Parts

You take a tooth pick, clip the pointy end off using your cutting implement, add one dab of the Super Glue to the now flat side of the tooth pick and stick it to the underside of any part you're looking to paint.

5-10 seconds of pressure may be required until the glue sets.

After your paint work is finished, carefully snap away the tooth picks and you're done!

Thanks for looking!

Last Edit: May 31, 2014 19:47:24 GMT -8 by FullTimeHobbiest

-Eric M.

cantthink Member Posts: 87	How-To: Securing small parts for paint May 31, 2014 17:56:14 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cantthink on May 31, 2014 17:56:14 GMT -8 Simple is always the best way. Thanks Eric.

FullTimeHobbiest Administrator Posts: 85	How-To: Securing small parts for paint May 31, 2014 19:48:09 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FullTimeHobbiest on May 31, 2014 19:48:09 GMT -8 You're welcome, that's what this community is for.
	-Eric M.

madmaxfan Member Under Review! Posts: 123	How-To: Securing small parts for paint Jun 1, 2014 5:45:16 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by madmaxfan on Jun 1, 2014 5:45:16 GMT -8 Thank you eric for this wonderful tip

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How-To: Securing small parts for paint Jun 1, 2014 8:11:32 GMT -8

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Post by 85gt4bbl302 on Jun 1, 2014 8:11:32 GMT -8

In addition to the toothpicks, I guess a thick pc of cardboard, or green floral foam. Can be used where the pointed end of the picks can be stabbed into, or get a chunk of that green floral foam for cheap and that can be used to stab the toothpicks into to hold the pcs while painting

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How-To: Securing small parts for paint Jun 1, 2014 9:05:17 GMT -8

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Post by FullTimeHobbiest on Jun 1, 2014 9:05:17 GMT -8

Jun 1, 2014 8:11:32 GMT -8 85gt4bbl302 said:

Yeah, I stab them into a piece of styrofoam.

-Eric M.

85gt4bbl302 Member Moderator Posts: 203	How-To: Securing small parts for paint Jun 5, 2014 12:52:44 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 85gt4bbl302 on Jun 5, 2014 12:52:44 GMT -8 wow I said green foam twice must have been late, yes as Eric says styrofoam ought to work fine too!

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How-To: Securing small parts for paint

Post by FullTimeHobbiest on May 31, 2014 13:28:49 GMT -8

Post by cantthink on May 31, 2014 17:56:14 GMT -8

Post by FullTimeHobbiest on May 31, 2014 19:48:09 GMT -8

Post by madmaxfan on Jun 1, 2014 5:45:16 GMT -8

Post by 85gt4bbl302 on Jun 1, 2014 8:11:32 GMT -8

Post by FullTimeHobbiest on Jun 1, 2014 9:05:17 GMT -8

Post by 85gt4bbl302 on Jun 5, 2014 12:52:44 GMT -8

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