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How to Preview Stencil Layers and Paint Order

Fan the stencil out into its separate sheets so you can see exactly what each spray pass adds. This is how you check the layer order makes sense before you commit to printing.

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Follow these steps

  1. On the download screen, choose Show layers beneath the preview.
  2. Look through the separate sheets to see what each paint pass adds.
  3. Follow the displayed layer order: base coat first, then the detail layers.
  4. Choose Show composite to return to the finished image, or go back to adjust your layers.

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