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How long should paint cure?

CROOZ1N

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I just redid one of my rocker panels and was wondering how long I should let it cure before putting it back on the car?
I want to take it on a couple hour roadtrip this weekend so I am debating whether to leave it off or if it will be cured enuff. I painted and clearcoated it yesterday(Wednesday).
Also should I wet sand it or just buff it out in a few weeks?
 
I just redid one of my rocker panels and was wondering how long I should let it cure before putting it back on the car?
I want to take it on a couple hour roadtrip this weekend so I am debating whether to leave it off or if it will be cured enuff. I painted and clearcoated it yesterday(Wednesday).
Also should I wet sand it or just buff it out in a few weeks?
You can put it back now!!How slick is it?? That would make the difference if I'd wet sand it or not!:upthumbs
 
weather to color sand it now or wait kinda depends on what brand you used . but a good rule of thumb is 30 days . that lets the paint vent so to speak. you can go ahead and put it on .but i would allways color sand and buff . but then i like my paint perfect
 
Thanks Guys . As far as the brand its Dupont spray bomb stuff from paintworks. I was just concerned about rock chips before it had a chance to cure fully. If I go ahead and sand it a bit before I put it back on would 1000 grit be fine enough ?
 
if it were me id just put it on for the cruize .then sand it with 1000 or 1500 then a good wool pad on a rotatary with 3m rubbing compound to bring it back followed by the 3m ultra fina with the powder blue pad that is specially designed to be used with it . then a good glaze and it will be as you wish it to be .
 

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