Protecting painted parts

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I am painting a kit car for a shop. I painted the tub and some other parts last night. Now I cleared all of these part back in october, then the decision was made to add a stripe so I had to reclear....The shop wants them taped up and protected before dropping them off for final assembly. I told the owner of the car that I didnt like the idea of putting tape on fresh paint, but I am going to have to do something to protect these parts.

1. how long should I wait? I was just going to tape on the edges and lay plastic around, basically just to protect the parts as they set them into the car. They want the parts this week if possible.

2. what tape would you recommend that has the least amount of adhesion?

Here is what I am talking about

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I made the mistake of covering a hood that had fairly fresh clear on it. Just loosely laid some plastic sheeting over it. When I took it off the hood looked hazy apparently from trapped solvent that wasn't able to escape into the atmosphere.
Fortunately it cleared up when I cut and buffed the hood.
 
I wrap parts in cheap harbor freight furniture blankets and just tape the blankets so no tape on the parts. Blankets don’t trap solvents etc. Let the owner tape them up and assume the responsibility.

Don
 
I don't think the main thing to worry about is adhesion, it's probably important, but the main concern is anything non breathable covering the surface prevents off gasing.

I also used with good success furniture blankets like Don mentioned. Bed sheets and bath towels are another good alternative that I used. I actually used bath towels to help set my door gaps. I never left any of those on for more than a day though.
 
Ok, Im going to try to prolong this as long as possible and maybe I can get some sun in the next few days and lay it out there for a day or 2 to help the cure before I do anything. I appreciate the responses as always!
 
Stuff I've used in the past. Foam mattress covers. Ones that have an egg crate type construction. Cotton/flannel sheets. Large cotton beach towels.

Do as Don says and let the owner assume the responsibility if possible.
 
man, just had some parts we tried to rush thru get sent back because they sealed them in plastic bags and the bags stuck to the paint.

Maybe if you charge him for storage waiting til you think its safe to cover he will take them like he should.
 
i go through this all the time. you didnt mention which clear you are using. once you are all done sanding and buffing you need to wait atleast a week before sticking any tape or covering to the surface. 2 weeks would be better especially if its universal clear. moving blankets do work well but i always use shipping foam over the paint then if needed a blanket for transport. the foam is that thin white sheet that comes on a big roll. paint doesnt stick to it and unless there is alot of pressure pushing on soft clear then it wont imprint on the fresh paint or i should say its the least of anything i have ever used. i would wait a week, wrap it in that and tell him if he wants more then that is on him and if he gets imprint or flaws then its on him and he will be charged to fix it. get him to sign something
 
Euro clear, slow hardner, 4 coats. I am only going to sand the paint edges on the orange and some de-nibbing.
 
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Boy, was protecting the parts part of the original deal? I just say no to that stuff at the outset because if it messes it up they'll make you redo it. If they mess it up, they will live with it rather than pay for the redo.
 
When I painted my car. I waited like a week and a half before I touched the doors. I buffed them and I moved them into my house garage and leaned them in each other with a towel in-between. They stayed there for maybe a month. When I went to get them. The towel was stuck to the doors. Very slightly. I was able to fix it with 2000 grit and quick buff but I sure was worried when it happened. Just fyi.
 
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