A guard is provided for an electrical enclosure including a panel assembly coupled to the housing of the electrical enclosure and having a first securing mechanism at or about the first side of the panel assembly, and a second securing mechanism disposed at or about the second side of the panel assembly a distance from the first securing mechanism. The first and second securing mechanisms are structured to receive and secure a number of electrical components. The guard includes a shield member having first and second ends structured to be coupled to the first and second securing mechanisms of the panel assembly, an intermediate portion extending therebetween, and at least one pull tab to facilitate removal of the guard. When installed on the panel assembly, the shield member forms a protective arc which overlays and shields at least some of the electrical components from being undesirably painted or otherwise coated.