When Can You Wash the Car After Painting?

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After painting, the appropriate time to wash the car depends to some extent on the painting technique and the type of paint used. Conventional car paint typically requires nearly a week before washing is allowed, but with rapid repair technology, the car can be washed even polished just one hour after leaving the workshop. The specific time and type for washing are as follows: 1. If the paint is applied in a paint booth, the car can be washed immediately after being driven out, as it has already stayed in the booth for 3 to 4 hours. 2. If the painting is done at a professional shop, the car can be washed when the staff delivers it. 3. If the car is painted and picked up on the same day, it should wait for 2 days before washing. 4. If painting is done at lower temperatures, the car should wait for a week before washing.