Removing and protecting painted and chrome parts

When removing painted parts it is a good idea to make a trip to your local auto parts supply store first to purchase some masking tape, the kind thats easily removed without leaving residue, for instance there are different colors of tape the blue and green colors are kind you need to be looking for, once again they will not leave residue.
What you want to do first before disassembly is to use the tape in areas that come into close contact with something else, for instance, if you are removing the front fender, you will want to tape the fender in the area close to the fork legs and down the edge of the fender. this will prevent scratching during removal if the parts would happen to come in contact with each other, or if by some reason you slip. This technique is also helpful when repairing your motorcycle, to prevent slipping with a wrench and smacking the paint or chrome causing a chip or dent. Just basically use it as a protective surface to save on costly paint repair or chrome replacement.