Should a repaint be garaged to allow for curing time?

[imported_detail1]

I just had my dad's 1984 GMC PickUP Truck restored- body work, sand to metal, prime and paint with BC/CC.



I live in NY.

Should I garage the truck to allow the paint to cure?

Only problem is that I have my collector Grand National w/T-Tops in the garage and I really dont want to take it out of the garage unless i really have to. I would cover it and leave it in my driveway.



What would u do?



I am planning to wait the full 90 days before waxing.



Can I wash with car soap or should I just use water?



I spent alot of money and i want to make sure that I properly allow the paint to cure.



Thanks

 

[rcrobbins]

The truck will be fine after the full cure time stated on the paint tech sheet. The paint will probably remain a little soft for the week after, but being out in the weather won't be a problem. I would refrain from washing it for a month or so, dependant on a few variables. If the paint was baked on or wet sanded to level the orange peel, those can reduce the cure time by allowing solvents to escape quicker.

 

[jimmie jam]

The truck will be fine after the full cure time stated on the paint tech sheet. The paint will probably remain a little soft for the week after, but being out in the weather won't be a problem. I would refrain from washing it for a month or so, dependant on a few variables. If the paint was baked on or wet sanded to level the orange peel, those can reduce the cure time by allowing solvents to escape quicker.

i agree. don't touch it for at least a few weeks.

 

[YeboGoGo]

Weather wont kill it. Most body shops I know park cars outside right after the paint has been baked. Your going to be fine. I would try avoid frost or snow for a week after but aside from that you should be fine.

 

[P1et]

After I had the bonnet on my wife's Explorer repainted, I waited a full 90 days before doing anything. I let it sit outside in the hot Texas sun, too, to help the curing. The paint is still softer than the rest of the paint on the vehicle, however.

 

[Flashtime]

Paint the undercarage.

 

[imported_detail1]

Paint the undercarage.

Im going to get rid of the 26 year old plastic drop in bedliner and have it sprayed with Line-X



I will also undercoat the undercarriage in black so it doesnt look old and will help protect it from rust.

 

[Accumulator]

IME the big risks with leaving fresh repaints outside come from birdbombs and tree droppings and other [stuff] like that. If you can avoid such contamination I wouldn't expect a problem; I've left fresh repaints outside plenty of times without any issues.



If you live in an area with really nasty acid rain, that might be a different matter.



I'd at least keep it well glazed with something like Meg's #5.