u/BohemianLizardKing

Howdy gang, seeking some wisdom.

I’m repainting the side panels on my motorcycle. I used Rustoleum for the yellow, silver and black, and the lettering bits are all paint applied via stencils, so no decals here.

I know to let the Rustoleum cure for a veeeeery long time prior to application of the Spray Max 2k. My main question is about prep. I’m worried about damaging the lettering while doing any sanding, even wet sanding at 800-1000 grit. I haven’t been able to find any advice about prepping directly painted on designs as opposed to decals or striping.

How do I prep it without risking damage to the design? Thanks in advance.