Title: Protect areas that will not be refinished.
Course: Collision Repair Technology III (20117-III)

Protecting should include

- determining whether to remove or mask trim
- removing or masking trim
- allowing space to prevent bridging
- selecting type and width of masking tape or paper
- using pressure-sensitive tapes when working on fresh paint or sharp edges
- using high-quality masking paper or plastic for painting to avoid bleed-through
- applying tape by stretching and pleating it in sharp curves.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is masking important?
- What are masking methods?
- What masking materials are available?
- When is paper used in masking?