How long does it usually take to pick up the car after painting at a 4S shop?

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4S shop painting time depends on the specific location and whether sheet metal work is needed, as well as the size of the area. For small areas with minimal sheet metal work, the car can usually be picked up the same day; if two or three panels need work, it typically takes until the next day. However, 4S shops generally schedule the time conservatively. Professional repair shops apply three layers of paint: a primer coat, a color coat, and a clear coat. The main difference from factory paint is the absence of an electrophoretic coating, which requires immersing the vehicle in a paint bath and applying an electric current to bond the paint to the frame. The painting process at a 4S shop generally involves cleaning and sanding, priming, painting, baking, and polishing.