Mar 6, 2003 #1 J JL9000 New member Hey guys I tried the search, but couldn't find the answer to my question so here goes: When a fresh layer of paint is put on your car, how long does it take to fully cure so I can put polymer sealant on the paint? Thanks in advance.
Hey guys I tried the search, but couldn't find the answer to my question so here goes: When a fresh layer of paint is put on your car, how long does it take to fully cure so I can put polymer sealant on the paint? Thanks in advance.
Mar 6, 2003 #2 J jerry@robs New member It depends on the type of paint used, but a safe number is 60-90 days...
Mar 6, 2003 #3 U ultrajim49 New member Depends on the paint: at least 30 days , more likely 60. In the mean time you can protect the new paint with a bodyshop glaze like 3M perfect-it III finishing Glaze Christiaan
Depends on the paint: at least 30 days , more likely 60. In the mean time you can protect the new paint with a bodyshop glaze like 3M perfect-it III finishing Glaze Christiaan
Mar 6, 2003 #4 B B737GDog New member Ask the body shop. Some paints catalyze almost immediately and there is no wait required. Waiting 30 days for the paint to cure has become obsolete with many of todays paints. Just ask the shop.
Ask the body shop. Some paints catalyze almost immediately and there is no wait required. Waiting 30 days for the paint to cure has become obsolete with many of todays paints. Just ask the shop.
