How long does it take to get a paint touch-up at a 4S shop?

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VonCarmen
07/30/25 4:16am
Getting a paint touch-up at a 4S shop usually allows for same-day pickup. Below is an introduction to the paint touch-up process: 1. Procedure: Determine the repair area - Assess the extent of damage - Protective measures for construction - Base layer treatment - Masking and degreasing - Applying color paint - Applying clear coat - Feathering treatment - Baking - Sanding and polishing. 2. Quick repair precautions: Primer - The base must be completely dry before applying the clear coat, otherwise, the paint surface may lose its gloss. Color paint - Quick repairs must use single-component color paint. Clear coat - The spraying pressure should not be too high (2-2.5KPa). Each coat should rest for 1-2 minutes, depending on the surrounding temperature; the lower the temperature, the longer the resting time, and vice versa. The spraying thickness should be 1.5-2 coats, not too thick, otherwise, it may not dry easily. After applying the clear coat, it must rest for 5 minutes before baking. Baking, sanding - Use P1500-P2000 sandpaper to sand away dust spots and sand the entire area to a matte finish (dry sanding equipment is recommended; if wet sanding, use plenty of water to prevent grit from causing scratches). Feather the edges lightly. Polishing, polishing compound.
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