How Long Does Car Body Repair and Painting Take?

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MacLena
07/30/25 1:19am
Car body repair and painting duration depends on specific circumstances. Small-scale body repair and painting typically takes 2 to 3 days to complete, while large-scale projects require 5 to 7 days. Below is relevant information about body repair and painting as well as automotive paint layers: Introduction to Body Repair and Painting: Body repair and painting is an automotive restoration technique that involves repairing deformed sections of a vehicle's metal body to restore its original shape, followed by spraying specialized paint to make the repaired metal surface match the undamaged areas. Composition and Functions of Automotive Paint Layers: Electrophoretic coating: Primarily for rust prevention. After the entire vehicle body is assembled, it is immersed in an electrophoretic tank to form this protective layer over the entire surface. Primer coating: Also mainly serves as rust protection while enhancing adhesion with subsequent paint layers. Base coat: Primarily provides aesthetic appeal. All vehicle paint colors are displayed through this layer. Clear coat: Mainly protects the paint layers while enhancing the glossiness of the vehicle's finish.
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