How many days does bodywork and painting take at a 4S shop?

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SanJade
07/30/25 8:19am
Bodywork and painting at a 4S shop usually take about 1 day. Bodywork and painting is an automotive repair technique that involves restoring the deformed metal body panels of a vehicle to their original shape and then applying specialized paint to make the repaired metal surface match the undamaged areas. The process of bodywork and painting includes: 1. Assessing the damage to the vehicle and determining the repair plan; 2. Sanding off the paint from the damaged area and then using a bodywork machine for reshaping; 3. Applying body filler until the surface is smooth to the touch; 4. Once the filler is completely dry, painting can proceed.
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