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Old 07-03-08 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jsmithepa
Really curious... how does one exactly "mask" parts and don't want to be sandblasted?

Masking tape is used to cover the part that should not be sandblasted. Some frames are totally chromed then masking tape is used before the frame is painted. Some interesting effects can be created.
This is my Thorn Nemesis with what is called a "cue handle" effect.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...reducednem.jpg
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