I have use low and high tack friskit in the past--don't use high tack, too tacky! The low tack is good but expensive. I have found a product at Office Depot that has work well for me. It is called Clear Cover. Not really shelf paper, they advertise it as a book covering, document covering, etc. I have used it with dopes and works really well. And it is only $1.99 for 13.5" x 5 '. This product cuts very well with a number 11 exacto knife. Sometimes you will get a bit of pull-away-shrink after the first coat of color if your surface is not really smooth and providing good adhesion. I usually shoot two light coats of color and then quickly remove the mask. That's my take, your mileage may vary........