Can You Touch Up Car Paint on Rainy Days?

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OGianna
07/30/25 6:23am
Modern car painting requires drying in a baking booth before the vehicle can be driven, as wet paint significantly affects appearance. The baking booth is constructed indoors, making it unaffected by outdoor weather conditions like rain. However, if you're manually touching up the paint and relying on natural air drying, it's advisable to do so on sunny days. Below are some methods for protecting your car's paint: Waxing: Waxing can be done directly or after polishing. Direct waxing involves cleaning the car and applying wax directly to the clear coat, while polishing before waxing can make the car shine immediately. Glazing: Glazing compounds are not resistant to acid or alkaline cleaning and can be easily damaged, typically lasting only 1-3 months. Additionally, glazing can harm the paint, requiring reapplication every two to three months. Crystal Coating: Crystal coating is a hard protective layer designed for key areas like the car's paint, seats, interior and exterior trim, glass, and tires. It comes in fast-drying and slow-drying types, determined by its main components. Film Application: Car coating is a high-level protective measure that enhances paint brightness and offers multiple benefits, including resistance to acid and alkali, high temperature, water, oxidation, and UV rays.
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