anybody ever use the rubberized water based masking fluid? My main concern would be wether epoxy would adhere after it is peeled off?

give it a quick (intercoat) clear with something like a crystal clear. let that dry then mask away without having to worry about ruining whats underneath. :wave:

Dave ,, missed this one .. I have no idea what masking fluid is .. ?

It works. Made by Grumbacher. It is an orange liquid that turns to a rubber.

I've not used it for plugs - but I'm sure Mac is right. It is used by artists regularly. Most artist's paint is pretty fragile - so if they use it successfully - I suspect it could be used on plugs without any problem.

I used a similiar product years (30+!) ago on motorcycle tanks. Worked great. New stuff must be wonderful!