How Long Does a Full Car Paint Refurbishment Take?
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Full car paint refurbishment takes 7 days. Whole car sanding: Use 1500 or 2000 grit sandpaper with circular motions to sand the original clear coat until it loses its gloss. Ensure even pressure across all areas, paying special attention to edges and corners. After sanding, use compressed air to remove dust in a top-to-bottom, inside-out sequence, being particularly careful to blow dust out of edges and crevices. Then wipe the surface clean with tack cloth, wash with purified water, and dry (do not use tap water as metal particles in the water can remain in the paint film and cause defects). Spraying preparation: The environment is crucial. Poor conditions will result in many defects after painting, and subsequent repairs will always affect the paint's gloss and other effects. Therefore, the environment should be clean, with minimal air circulation and low dust levels. The compressed air and water used must also be clean.
I just had a full car repaint and refurbishment done. I chose a reliable auto repair shop, and the whole process took about four days, depending on the car's condition and the painter's skill. My car had a lot of old surface marks, so it needed a thorough cleaning and sanding to make it smooth, followed by rust removal, which took a full day. For the painting, standard clear coat was used, requiring two to three coats with drying time in between. Due to high humidity on overcast and rainy days, the drying was slower, delaying the process by half a day. After assembly and polishing, the car was ready for pickup. I recommend you first ask the shop about the timeline—older cars might need an extra day or two. Also, make sure to budget accordingly. I spent over 3,000 RMB, but the quality is truly impressive, and the car no longer looks old when driven out.
