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.
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!
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