How can the risk of lifting paint while removing masking tape be reduced?

Correct answer: Remove the tape slowly at a low angle after the paint dries

The relevant masking principle is to minimise shear and upward force on the painted film. After the acrylic layer has dried, peeling low and slowly keeps the pulling force close to the surface, so less paint is lifted. Thus option D is correct. Leaving tape on wet paint, pulling upward abruptly, or creating a thick film makes tearing, imprinting, or paint removal more likely.