Originally Posted by
onbike 1939
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
Actually sandblast media will destroy masking tape. Dad owned a machine shop, they always used duct tape.
-R