When is it safe to tape/mask over fresh clear?

hapcj7

hapcj7

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Hey all,
As some of you may know im panel painting a vehicle outside. I sprayed the last coat (3rd) of Euro on the fender today at 4:45 pm. Temps here in Ct were 75 ish during the day, and going down to about 60 tonight..Decent humidity, 50% during the day and 70% tonight..I might spray the 2 doors on the vehicle tomorrow, same side...Do we know when it is safe to tape and mask to the fender that was just sprayed?... Thanks in advance
 
Was the sun able to shine on it at all after painting? An hour on the sun is like 4 in the shade for curing. At the bare minimum you will need to wait until you can no longer leave a finger print when pushed onto the new paint. With 3 coats of Euro, I'm thinking 2 days to be sure you don't leave tape marks, and even then you will need to get the tape off as soon as your done with the second panels.
 
No, not sun at all.The truck was along side my garage with a tarp/diy covering over it, blocking the sun. You just shared Very valuable information; I appreciate that. That means tomorrow will be more of a relaxing day..Truck will go in the sun
 
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