How many days does a full car paint job take?
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Generally, a full car paint job takes 3-4 days. Full car painting is a type of synthetic paint made from nitrocellulose, resins, pigments, solvents, etc. It is typically sprayed evenly onto the car surface using a spray gun. The paint is characterized by its water resistance, oil resistance, and fast drying. The process of car painting: Cleaning: First, thoroughly clean the car surface to remove dust and debris, and determine the repair process; Oiling: Apply oil treatment to the areas to be painted; Sanding: Choose appropriate sandpaper to sand the parts that need painting, ensuring all the paint is smoothed out; Applying putty: After sanding off all the paint, apply putty to fill in the gaps; Cleaning and masking: After applying putty, use an air gun to blow away dust and impurities from the surface to prevent paint splashes; Painting: Spray the pre-mixed paint, which can be done in 3-5 passes; Finishing: After the paint dries, sand and adjust any uneven areas to make them smooth and clean. Precautions after car painting: If the car has just been painted, avoid contact with water and dust on the newly painted areas; It's best not to drive out in rainy weather, as the fresh paint may leave marks when exposed to rain, and it's advisable to park in a garage at night.
Last week, I just had a full car repaint, and the whole process took about four days. On the first day, they parked the car inside and started removing the trim pieces and light assemblies, then spent time sanding the body surface to ensure there was no rust or old paint residue. The second day was for applying the primer coat, which had to dry completely to avoid bubbles. On the third day, they sprayed the color coat and clear coat, and after spraying, they couldn’t polish it immediately—it had to dry overnight in the baking room. On the final day, they performed detailed polishing. The painting time depends on the weather and the repair shop’s workload. In the heat of summer, drying is faster, and it might take three days, but during the rainy season, it’s normal for it to stretch to five days. I recommend booking an appointment at least a week in advance to avoid peak periods; otherwise, the waiting time will be even longer. In short, be patient—only then will the paint quality be reliable.
