How Long Does It Generally Take for Car Paint to Dry?

[BarrettLee]

After a car is painted, the paint can dry in two days during the summer when temperatures are higher. In winter, the drying time depends on the temperature and can take up to four to seven days. If the paint is baked, it can dry in two hours. For situations where the car is painted and picked up on the same day, it is recommended to wait two days before washing it. If the vehicle has sufficient ventilation and humidity, it can be washed after 6-7 hours. If the paint is dry, the car can be washed two days after the paint has dried. If the vehicle is painted in a paint booth, since it has already stayed in the booth for 3-4 hours, it can be washed immediately after being taken out. If the car has just been painted, be careful not to expose the freshly painted areas to water or dust. It's best not to drive the car out in rainy weather. The fresh paint is still delicate, and contact with rainwater can leave marks that may be difficult to remove, sometimes even impossible to polish out. It's advisable to park the car in a garage at night. As for sunlight, there's no need to worry—it only speeds up the drying process, which is beneficial.