Does rainy weather affect car paint touch-ups?

[MacGabriella]

It is best to avoid performing vehicle painting on rainy days because the humid weather makes it difficult for the paint to dry thoroughly. Additionally, prolonged baking for drying can lead to gloss degradation over time. Therefore, repair shops generally prefer to carry out painting during dry or sunny weather. The extent of impact from painting on rainy days depends on the drying interval. Generally, under standard procedures, the painted surface can be touched after 2 hours, and the paint hardness reaches 80% after 24 hours. The car can be driven after 24 hours, but it is recommended to avoid washing for 2-3 days, as this depends on factors like paint quality and technique. Precautions: 1. If the car has been recently painted, avoid exposing the newly painted areas to water and dust. 2. It's best not to drive the car out in the rain shortly after painting, as the fresh paint is still delicate and may develop marks from rainwater, which can be unsightly and sometimes impossible to remove even with polishing. Parking in a garage overnight is advisable. 3. Sunlight is not a concern—it only speeds up the drying process, which is beneficial. 4. Avoid contact between the newly painted areas and chemicals or oil stains.