How many days does door panel beating and painting take?

[HectorRose]

Panel beating and painting involve complex procedures, and the entire process is time-consuming, making it impossible to complete and pick up the car within a single day. If the vehicle's damage area is extensive, the time required will be further extended. Repairing one panel at a 4S shop typically takes at least two to three days. Specific details are as follows: 1. Automotive Panel Beating: Automotive panel beating (Metal-Plate) is a technical method in auto repair. In this context, it refers to the repair of the vehicle body after a collision, encompassing all tasks except for anti-corrosion and decorative spray painting. This includes analyzing the damage to the vehicle body, measuring the vehicle body, shaping the metal panels, stretching and straightening, stress-relief welding, as well as assembling and adjusting vehicle body attachments. 2. Process: Automotive panel beating is a repair method, also known as cold working. Simply put, if the vehicle's exterior is damaged or deformed, panel beating is required.

[OAsher]

A few days ago, I also helped a friend deal with car door panel beating and painting. Generally, how many days does it take? It mainly depends on the extent of the damage and the shop's schedule. Minor dents or shallow scratches might be done in just one day, with the panel quickly repaired and then sprayed in a paint booth to speed up the process. However, if there's severe denting or rust, the rust must be completely removed first to repair the door structure, followed by layered painting: the primer needs most of a day to dry, and each layer of color paint and clear coat requires baking time, adding at least another day. Finally, polishing and finishing must be done step by step. On average, 2 to 4 days is normal, but during peak periods when shops are busy, it might stretch to a week. It's advisable to send a photo to the repair technician for an estimate before going to avoid a wasted trip. Also, remember to check if the shop's equipment is professional—using a paint booth can shorten the time but at a higher cost.

[JanelleFitz]

My car had a small dent on the door last time, and it took almost three days to get it back from repair. On the first day, they did metal panel beating and cleaning, spending half a day just sanding off the old paint. The second day was for primer and the first coat of color paint, but the drying process took a long time because the weather was a bit humid and couldn't be rushed. On the third day, they applied the second coat of color paint plus the clear coat and then polished it. The whole process went smoothly, but the longest delay was definitely the paint curing stage. Generally speaking, minor damage takes about 2 days, while moderate issues dragging on for around 3 days isn't unusual. The mechanic said if the damage is more severe, like internal door bending, it might even take an extra day or two. A reminder to everyone: always ask about the repair schedule when dropping off your car to avoid unnecessary waiting.

[LaHenry]

The door repainting process typically takes a few days based on my personal car repair experience. The steps include assessing the panel condition and repairing door body deformations, which can be completed within half a day. Then comes the painting stage: applying primer, base coat, and clear coat – each layer requires baking for at least several hours. The entire process usually takes over a full day, with a total duration of 2 to 3 days being common. High-efficiency repair shops using quick-drying equipment might complete it within 48 hours, but regular small shops may take over 4 days when busy. My last repair took from Monday to Wednesday, and I could check the progress during that period.