I have a NC-300 I would like to paint the front panel.

I heard of using vaseline and a tooth pick to cover the front panel lettering
prevent spray paint from covering that area.

Wondering if anyone has done this and how well did it work.

Ken

One problem you might have with it is that it's rather hard to keep Vaseline from migrating to where you don't want it. One stray bit and a botched paint job.

I would experiment with clear packing tape (makes it easier to see where you're applying it) and the intended paint to see if it won't mess with the adhesive. You could even precut pieces by sticking it on glass.

Of course, YMMV.

I have a friend that has good luck with this process using rubber cement. I have not tried it but he has done some fine work with it.

I would certainly practice on something expendable first!

Dave

There is a product called friskit . Painters use these to mask areas that they do not want to paint to stick. Michale's has it or any art supply stores.

On raised (silk-screened) lettering, I have been successful preserving it by using a slow-drying flat enamel and then carefully removing the paint over the letters (before it dries) with mineral spirits and a lint-free rag (like a piece of bed sheet). Then, once everthing has dried sufficiently, I then give it a couple of semi-gloss clearcoats and adjust the gloss as necessary with 4-0 steel wool. The few times I've tried this - it worked great.