What to Do If It Rains After Painting?
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Solutions for rain after painting: 1. Regular maintenance and waxing will suffice; 2. Immediately move the car to a dry place. Do not touch the freshly painted area. After the paint dries, use 1500-grit sandpaper with a sanding block and water to sand until the water marks are removed, then polish to achieve the desired effect; 3. If it starts raining during the painting process, stop immediately and move the car to a dry place. If only the base coat (1K) has been applied without the clear coat, you can sand off the water marks and repaint. If the clear coat has already been applied, do not repaint; wait for it to dry, then sand and repaint.
It rained the very day I had my car repainted, which really worried me because fresh paint is most vulnerable to water contact. Moisture seeping in can easily cause bubbles or water marks. I immediately grabbed a clean, soft cloth and gently wiped off the surface rainwater, being careful not to rub too hard and damage the paint. Then, I parked the car in the garage and turned on the heater to let it dry thoroughly. This process took at least 24 hours, ensuring the temperature was moderate and not too high. Later, upon inspection, I noticed some slight water stains, so I had a professional polish them out to salvage the finish. This experience taught me a lesson: from now on, I’ll always check the weather forecast and choose a stretch of sunny days for repainting. After painting, I’ll leave the car in a shaded area to fully cure before moving it. Wet paint exposed to water is like an unhealed wound coming into contact with water—it’s prone to complications, costing both money and time. Remember, timely action is key.
