if you need to be told to tape over the number you probably shouldnt be painting panels in the first place.those numbers need to stay up so that the rails know whats in the car,where its going,who it belongs to etc etc.so they have to take the car out and have it restamped which is inconvenient for them and even worse for you...and it could have all been avoided by grabbing the ducktape before you go out.whatever tho.