How long after applying putty can a car be painted?

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VanJoseph
07/29/25 11:24am
After applying putty to a car, it can be painted after 3 days, but this also depends on the drying condition of the putty powder. If painting is done before the putty is completely dry, peeling may occur later. Automotive putty is used in car painting, applied over the first or second coat of primer after sanding, to fill minor defects, dents, scratches, or other processing marks, creating a smooth surface for the next coat of paint. Putty is characterized by high pigment and filler content, forming a thick paste that dries easily. Once dry, it becomes hard, fine, and easy to sand. Common types include water-based and oil-based putties, with oil-based putties further divided into alkyd, nitrocellulose, perchloroethylene, epoxy, and other varieties.
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