Originally Posted by
fermanracer
I cut out and mount the body before I paint, just to ensure it will fit right and line up. overspray doesn't matter cuz of the film.
I always cut bodies out
before I paint them too. You get a much better fit and post location. And, you can sand the edges (to reduce cracking) with out fear of scratching anything. Body scissors scratch up a finished paint job too. It's almost unavoidable on wheel wells