How long after car painting can it be driven?
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After a car is painted, it can be driven away the same day. The time-consuming part is the preparation before painting. If the car's primer is damaged, rust-proof treatment is also required, so these processes take some time. If the car is painted at a 4S shop, it may take longer because the shop uses a more formal baking process, which can be more time-consuming. If the painting is done at a regular repair shop, the car can usually be driven away the same day. More details are as follows: 1. It's important to note that if the car is painted at a regular repair shop, it's best not to expose the car to rain after painting. After painting, a curing protective film forms on the car's surface. If it rains prematurely, it can affect the effectiveness of this protective film. Moreover, the paint is still soft right after application, and rain can affect its smoothness. In severe cases, the paint may crack during later use, affecting the car's appearance. 2. The most crucial aspect of car painting is color matching, which also takes some time. After the car's surface is painted, minor defects such as coarse particles, flow marks, whitening, sandpaper marks, or orange peel may appear on the paint film. To address these defects, many car owners opt for polishing after painting.
