Can You Drive a Car Right After Painting in the Rain?

[AugustRose]

The best course of action is to immediately drive to a place where it's not raining. Below are additional details: 1. After painting: It's advisable not to expose the car to rain for three days and avoid washing it for a week. If the freshly painted car gets rained on, leave it as is. Wait for a week after painting before washing, then perform polishing to check the effect. If any abnormalities disappear, that's ideal; if not, repainting may be necessary. 2. Avoid touching the freshly painted surface: Once the paint is dry, use 1500-grit sandpaper with a sanding block and water to grind until watermarks are removed, then polish to achieve the desired effect. 3. If it starts raining during painting: Stop immediately and move the car to a dry area. If only the 1K base coat is applied without the clear coat, you can sand off the watermarks and repaint. If the clear coat has already been applied, do not repaint; instead, wait for it to dry, then sand and repaint. 4. Industry standards: For 48 hours after painting, do not wash the car, expose it to direct sunlight, or let it get rained on, as the paint may not be fully dry. Rain can cause the paint to become foggy and lose its shine.