How Long After Car Paint Touch-Up Can It Be Exposed to Rain?

[DelRyder]

How long after car paint touch-up it can be exposed to rain depends on different situations: 1. If the painting is done in a paint booth, the car can be exposed to rain immediately after driving out; 2. If the painting is done at a professional shop, the car can be exposed to rain when the staff delivers the car; 3. If the painting is done on the same day, it needs two days before being exposed to rain; 4. At lower temperatures, it requires one week before being exposed to rain. The method for paint touch-up is: 1. Clean the area where the paint has chipped off with water; 2. Sand the chipped area with sandpaper and check by hand if the surface is smooth; 3. Cover the areas that do not need touch-up with tape; 4. Use a spray can matching the car's color to spray the chipped area.