Will Rain Affect the Car After Touch-Up Painting?
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Not much impact. If the car is touch-up painted on a rainy day, it must be dried in a baking room, and there will be no problem once dried. Here are the relevant details: Natural drying situation: If it's natural drying, you still need to be careful because the primer under the paint is putty, which is difficult to dry underneath. Once water gets in, it can be troublesome. Try to avoid water contact, otherwise the outermost layer of clear coat won't dry easily. Car painting: Car painting refers to applying a layer of paint to the car's surface to protect it. Car painting generally uses baking paint. In automobile manufacturing plants, after the frame and body are welded, the next step is painting. Types include standard paint, metallic paint, and pearl paint. Car painting process: applying putty, sanding, painting, etc.
I've had my car repainted a few times, and each time I had to be careful about the rain, especially if the paint wasn't fully dry before getting wet. Water stains, bubbling, or even peeling can easily occur. Generally, metallic or water-based paints need at least 24 hours to cure initially, and it takes up to 72 hours to fully dry. Rainwater contains impurities that can seep into the paint layer, causing uneven color or damage to the protective coating. I must emphasize that it's best not to drive the car in the first few days after repainting—park it in a garage if possible. If it accidentally gets wet in the rain, quickly wipe off surface water droplets with a soft cloth, but avoid scratching. Also, wait about a week before washing the car to prevent high-pressure water jets from damaging the paint. If not handled properly, the repainting job becomes pointless and may even lead to rust on the body panels, wasting money on redoing it. I've learned my lesson, so now I always check the weather forecast before taking action.
