awesome thanks, i should have included this originally, but is it ok to tape off/over paint that isn't fully cured? just set up?
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Well, here are my thoughts, i'm trying to do all of this to minimize the tape line, and i want to clear coat both halves at the same time to try and minimize the visibility of the line. I'll probably do the bottom portion first, wait until its no longer tacky and tape an inconspicious spot to see how the paint reacts. If all goes well, i'll tape everything off and do the top half and then clear the car. However, if i get problems and the tape messed up the paint, i'll just let the bottom portion cure over night and tape everything off, like you suggested use a scuff pad and clear everything. I figure if i shoot the top portion second it will also minimize the line rather than bottom last. I'll report back when everything is all set, thanks for the help.