Paint Chipping Issue

[Metalmad]

On my last two paint jobs I've had a issue with the paint chipping off around any area that has an edge. My painting method I use is from Don Yost painting DVD. I've always used lacquer based paints including the primer & if I paint with the can I've always used Tamiya lacquers and I always clear over the paint and it is lacquer based also. So any ideas on how to address this? I know be more careful while handling the car when mocking up & assembling but I try to be very conscious when handling the painted body but it seems an edge gets the paint chipped off.

[martinfan5]

How long are waiting before you handle the bodies after they have been painted?

[Ace-Garageguy]

I would also make sure you're getting the plastic scuffed / sanded very thoroughly on the edges. Paint or primer won't always adhere well to slick plastic, and though it may not be a problem in the center of a panel, easy chipping on edges like you're experiencing can happen.

[Metalmad]

I usually wait at least a week or more sometimes before I handle the painted body's.

[Guest]

There's not a whole lot you can do to keep lacquer paint from chipping if you happen to drop it on a hard surface. It may be harder and dry faster than enamel, but it chips a lot easier than enamel. I almost gave up on using lacquer paints because it would chip off so easily. Now, I assemble my models on either my cutting mat at the bench or at a table with a towel over it.