Painting Butterfly Hood

Posted by Bob J On 2022/10/4 9:42:14

I am getting close to painting the 37 120C and want feedback from anyone who has painted one before with base/clear. Due to the very tight tolerances of the metal interface along the centre hinge as well as the tight snap on centre chrome strip do you tape these areas off to avoid paint build-up? Do you use a sealer spray and paint the top hood panels pre-assembled to avoid paint getting in the hinge? I have stripped them to bare metal and they are currently primed but want to avoid paint damage at reassembly so any advice is welcome.
Thanks,
Bob J.