Defoliate before flip to 12/12?

Flipping plants to 12/12 in about 2 weeks should I defoliate before flip?

I would do it 1 week before the switch, i would say latest you could do it is a week into flower to avoid stress.

i wouldnt touch them

I defoliate my plants as needed (imo). Looking at yours I would not. They look good, well spaced and the bottom fans maybe should be lollipopped later but i would keep them for the first 3 weeks and see later what defoliation might be needed.

10-4! That’s for the input, I’ll leave the right where they are.