Why is a three-day wait required after painting?
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A standard automotive paint booth takes approximately six hours to paint a car, with the actual painting process lasting about one hour. However, due to tasks such as disassembling protective coverings, the entire painting process typically requires 6 to 12 hours. Additionally, different automotive paint finishes require varying baking times, which is why most professional paint shops request customers to collect their vehicles three days later. Automotive paint application must be performed in a fully enclosed, specially treated compartment to prevent dust or other contaminants from causing surface roughness. The baking temperature is controlled at around 200 degrees Celsius, with both the spray gun and temperature regulated by specialized computer systems to ensure optimal paint gloss. How to inspect after painting: First, examine whether the painted surface perfectly matches the original car paint color. Check for surface smoothness, ensuring there are no pinholes, impurities, or paint runs. Second, evaluate the color match. The new paint should closely resemble the factory paint color. It's recommended to inspect under sunlight as lighting significantly affects color perception. Third, pay special attention to component assembly gaps if extensive bodywork repairs were performed.
