a while back i think in a modeling magazine i read some article about something some paint paper to use to cover parts while you paint, im honestly not to sure what it is, but it was something along those lines, any1 wanna fill me in?

Hi M-M,
sounds like using paper as masking when painting.
I use post it notes or similar cut or ripped to shape and size for masking sometimes.
Don't know if this is what you're after???

Cheers
Peter

MM Metalizer suggests masking tape from newspaper. Cut newspaper to size, soak in water, wring out and straighten, Apply to surface desired and flatten out, once dry,,it should adhere to surface, Paint..and remove....Never tryed it tho