How Long Does It Take for Touch-Up Paint to Dry Completely in Summer?
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In summer, touch-up paint will dry within 24 hours. Relevant information is as follows: 1. After painting: Generally, after the paint is applied, as long as the standard process is followed, it can be touched after 2 hours, and the hardness of the paint surface will reach 80% after 24 hours. 2. Precautions: If the car has just been painted, be careful not to let the newly painted areas come into contact with water or dust; it's best not to drive out on rainy days, as the fresh paint is still delicate and may leave marks when exposed to rain, which can be unsightly and sometimes impossible to remove even with polishing. It's best to park in a garage at night; as for sunlight, there's no need to worry—it will only speed up the drying process, which is beneficial. Avoid letting the newly painted areas come into contact with chemicals or oil stains.
In summer, when touching up car paint, the surface may appear to dry quickly, but it actually takes some time for the interior to fully dry. Under normal circumstances, small touch-ups will dry on the surface in about half an hour to an hour, but you should avoid touching or exposing it to water at this stage, as the paint will immediately smudge. For the paint to fully harden, you’ll need to wait two to three days. However, for larger areas or multiple layers of clear coat, it may take a week or even ten days to fully set. My neighbor had his rear bumper touched up last month and washed the car on the fourth day, only to find marks appearing when wiped—later realizing the high humidity slowed the drying process. It’s recommended to park the car in a shaded area for the first few days after touch-ups, avoiding direct sunlight and rain, as this can cause bubbling or yellowing of the paint.
