I did some 1/8" tall stencils on the hog. I airbrushed them pretty light and waited till they dried completely and had no issues. It might depend on how heavy the paint is put on. You can imagine if you build up that "step" at the edge of the tape with paint, that it won't break off at that point. I think it is best to pull them wet or dry but there is a point where the paint gets gummy, you don't want to mess with them then.