Any tips for achieving a "clean" break line while carbon skinning?


Any tips for achieving a "clean" break line while carbon skinning?
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GEARHEAD
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 Do any of you clever composite fellows have any ideas on creating a clean break line between a carbon skinned surface and a plain (painted) surface? I attempted masking with tape an area I did not want skinned but came to the quick realization that the resin would slightly cover the tape and not allow me to remove it. BAD PLAN !!!  
   All I know to do is to cure my carbon area, blend the nasty edge the best I can then repaint the area next to it. 
   Also would like do a motorcycle windscreen the same way (glass upper and carbon lower) but getting that break line attractive is not currently workable. 


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 So in the "Executive edges" technique, by "feathering out" you mean a gradual change from carbon to black color verses a sharp line where they join? That sounds like a cool look!!! How would I do that? Carbon first then feathered paint afterwards?  

 One limitation I have is being a High Temp application (using your High Temp Epoxy) I cannot clear coat with lacquer for fear of heat problems. I plan to use high temp paint where needed. 
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