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Old 11-16-2008, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
Couple of ways to not mess up the paint when you pull off the tape:

1) Pull the tape off when the paint is still dry. Downside is, you have to re-tape each time you're spraying another coat.

2) Once you've applied multiple layers of paint, before you pull off the tape, run an exacto knife along the seam btw the tape and the grille. This way, when you remove the tape, it won't pull off the paint along the edge.
I was going to say do #2. I think I'll DIY my midnight grille instead of buying it - the purchase price was hefty!

To the OP -- how long did it take to sand with 100 grade sandpaper?
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