Let the paint set up for at least 30 days. Drape DRY light cotton flannel blankets or bed sheets over the parts just to keep the dust off. After 30 days I wrapped the painted parts in light cotton flannel blankets or bed sheets and secured the cotton flannel with packing tape. Use the packing tape sparingly, just to wrap around the flannel to hold it. The cotton flannel breathes and will not scratch the part as easily as packing blankets.