Prepare Door Edges

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This crucial preparation step ensures complete paint coverage on the door's edge, even when the door is closed. First, carefully remove any existing weather strips from the door frame. Once removed, mask off both the inside and outside edges of the door frame where the weather stripping was previously located. The video specifically suggests using 1.5-inch frog tape for precise masking around these edges. This protects the door frame from overspray while fully exposing the door's edge for painting. The removal of weather strips creates approximately a half-inch gap when the door is closed, which is essential for ensuring the entire door edge can be painted without leaving unpainted finishes visible.

Goal: Create a paintable gap and protect the door frame.