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Old 01-22-2002 | 03:49 AM
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Default 3m plastic tape -- when and how to remove

When do you guys remove the 3m tape? I find that if I remove it after the paint has dried for 24 hours I often tear off a portion of the paint I just applied, but if I remove it while the paint is still drying then I don't have that problem. Of course if I use option 2 then it's much more effort to apply a second coat since I have to re-tape, and I run the risk of getting dust in the freshly painted surface. I usually opt for option 1 then touch up the damaged areas with a fine brush before clearing. Do you have any tips?