Hey Ty,
I never spray clear before I spray the color. I have not had any problems with the edges doing it that way. I assume the clear softened up the red and when you tried to pull the mask it let go all the way to the covering like you said. I agree that waiting for it all to dry would have probably made it work better. No matter, I will send you replacement masks at no charge. I will have them in the mail soon.
Derek