How many days does a full car paint job generally take?

[LeCaroline]

Vehicle painting time depends on the size of the painting area. Small area painting takes half a day, while a full car paint job requires two days. Below is relevant information about automotive paint: Composition: Automotive paint mainly consists of resin, pigment, additives, fillers, hardener, solvent, etc. Metallic automotive paint contains added glitter powder (aluminum powder), while pearlescent paint contains mica particles. Classification: There are two types of automotive topcoat paints - solid color paint and metallic paint. Solid color paint, also called plain color paint, appears as a single color with no sparkling particles visible on the surface. Metallic paint contains added aluminum powder, making sparkling particles visible on the surface. Metallic paint includes silver paint, pearl paint, and special pearl paint. Silver and pearl paints exhibit different front and side visual effects.

[SanJayce]

I just had a full car repaint, which took a total of six days. On the first day, they completely disassembled the car, including removing parts like door handles and headlights. The second day was spent on sanding and repairing—I saw the technician applying putty to fill in dents, which felt a bit like renovating a house. On the third day, they started spraying the primer, and the workshop smelled really strong. The next two days were spent repeatedly applying base coat and clear coat, with each layer needing to dry before moving on, and they used large heat lamps to speed up the process. On the final day, they polished and waxed the car. When I got it back, the smooth paint finish felt totally worth it. If it had been rainy or overcast, the drying time might have stretched to seven or eight days, so choosing sunny weather for the job is definitely more convenient.

[LaDelilah]

The duration of a full car repaint varies. Typically, it takes 5 to 7 days at a 4S shop, divided into three main stages: 1 day for metalwork to smooth out dents and rust, 2-3 days for painting (layering primer, color coat, and clear coat, with each requiring thorough drying), and a final day for polishing and reassembly. During my last repaint, coinciding with the peak repair season, I waited an extra day due to queuing. The car's color also affects timing—multi-layer paints like pearl white take half a day longer than solid black. Remember to inquire about the paint booth's capacity beforehand, as some smaller shops handling multiple vehicles simultaneously may cause delays.

[OHeidi]

From entering the workshop to vehicle delivery, it typically takes about four to five days. Day one involves disassembling parts and sanding, day two is primer application, day three sees base coat and clear coat application, and day four is for polishing and reassembly. Opting for express repair service might compress it to three days, but with fewer sanding steps, the paint surface is more prone to bubbling over long-term use. Once, I saw a technician working on old paint surfaces—just rust removal took five hours, with older cars being even more time-consuming. After painting, it's advisable to wait three days before washing the car, as freshly baked paint hasn't fully hardened yet.