How long can a car be driven after painting in summer?
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After a car is painted, if it is baked in a paint baking room, it can be driven in 2-3 hours. If there is no paint baking room, it will take 2 days in summer before it can be driven. Here is some relevant information: 1. Automotive paint: Automotive paint is a protective film sprayed onto a car. It is a type of coating that makes the car body less susceptible to corrosion and also gives an aesthetic appeal. Different automotive paints have different effects. 2. Characteristics: The main characteristics of automotive paint include good film fullness, high gloss, high hardness, excellent adhesion, and superior mechanical properties of the paint film. It has excellent gloss retention, weather resistance, wear resistance, and good resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohol, and gasoline.
After summer painting, I recommend waiting at least 24 hours before driving. Although high temperatures can accelerate paint drying, automotive body painting requires a multi-layer curing process. The surface feeling dry to the touch doesn't mean it's fully hardened. Last time, my friend was in a hurry to drive off, and a small stone on the road chipped the new paint surface, leaving white spots—he regretted it terribly. Especially for parts like plastic bumpers, which are harder to dry thoroughly, it's best to leave them for a full 48 hours. If parked outdoors, remember to avoid direct sunlight, as new paint surfaces can blister and peel from sun damage—I've seen several cases of this. When picking up your car, remember to touch the edges of the paint surface; if it's not sticky, it indicates basic curing has occurred.
