How Many Years Can Putty and Paint Last?

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Generally, putty and paint can last for 2 to 3 years. Automotive Painting Process: After metal sheet repair is completed, it is handed over to the painting department for pre-painting treatment, which takes two to five hours. Before painting, the repair area must be thoroughly cleaned, an evaluation of the work process is conducted, and non-repair areas are masked off. There are 12 steps in the treatment process, and if the primer is damaged, rust-proofing treatment is also required. Starting the Painting: Painting also involves several steps, briefly summarized as: rust-proof paint, body filler, first coat primer, mid-coat primer, and topcoat. Completing these steps takes 2-4 hours, with the most critical step being color matching, making the entire process quite complex. Paint Surface Treatment: Removing pinholes and achieving a mirror finish. This is commonly referred to as grinding, polishing, and waxing, which also takes 2-3 hours to complete.