Touch Up Paint Drying Time?

[MP_R33]

Hey guys,

Just after some help with the drying time of touch up paint. I applied some overnight onto a few panels. How long does it need to be dry enough to touch or wash the car?

Thanks

[ARTZ]

Overnight should be fine if you applied it correctly..

[MP_R33]

How do you know if it's dry? Can I touch it to see? Or will moisture from my finger cause issues Lol?

[Shoota_77]

3 or 4 hours is heaps. You can start sanding it down (3M 2000 grit wet and dry sticky pads are the best) after that sort of time frame.

I generally put as much paint (multiple applications) as required to fill the hole to slightly above paint level then sand it down with the sanding pads then cut back the whole area around the repair (30+ cm area) then finish off with a polish again of the whole area.

[GTR-N1]

Yes, filling to above paint level is recommended since the droplets will shrink anyway.

Often 1-2 hours are required before reapplication...

And 3-4 hours after final application.

[MP_R33]

Thanks Terry. Your advice is always good.