Car Respray Aftercare: How to Maintain Your New Paint Job | GVE London – Blog

Here you are with your freshly resprayed car. The end product looks flawless, absolutely meeting your expectations. It is like looking at your car for the first time again. Time for reality to sink in… now what? How does one take care of this too-perfect-to-touch look? A quality car respray costs a pretty pound, so you’d want to protect it at all costs.

So, let’s talk about the aftercare of a freshly painted car.

Don’t Wash It Right Away

The first thing to do is not wash it, and it’s a big one. After a car respray, you might be tempted to go home and wash your car. That should make it extra clean, right? The logic is sound, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case and this is a big no. You see, even though the paint may look dry, it needs time to cure; underneath, it is still settling.

Give your car at least two weeks before washing it. Let the paint harden properly first. If you’re super tempted to rub the dust off (we recommend holding off on that), use a clean and dry microfibre cloth to rub it off gently.

P.S: We’ll mention in this section itself that you ought to hold off on waxing for at least 60 days also. The paint needs to breathe, and applying wax too early traps solvents and slows down the curing process. That can cause hazing or make the paint look patchy.

Watch Where You Park

As flashy as your luxury respray looks underneath the rays of the sun out in the open, it has some enemies. We’ve got sunlight, though that isn’t a super major issue in the UK. However, there are still birds, winds that carry grime, rain, tree sap, street grime; we could go on but the point has been made.

Try parking in a garage or shaded area whenever possible. If that’s not an option, consider using a breathable car cover. Not one of those cheap plastic ones, as those can trap moisture and leave marks. Look for covers made from soft, non-abrasive fabric. A little parking discipline goes a long way.

Read Also: How to Remove Scratches from Your Paintwork

Be Gentle With It

Treat your car the way you’d treat someone else’s luxury car for some time. What does that mean? Well, try not to:

• Lean on it
• Sit on it
• Place bags or tools on it

And other such activities that could cause the paint to chip. Remember, new paint might feel solid, but it is vulnerable on the inside. Not so unlike us people.

Touch Up Small Chips Quickly

Accidents can happen anytime, and it’s nobody’s fault sometimes; hence the name accident. If you notice a chip, don’t ignore it. Left untreated, moisture can get under the paint and lead to bubbling or rust. Use matching touch-up paint from your car respray centre, or go back in and let them do the repair. Quick fixes now can save a much bigger headache later.

Final Thoughts

Caring for your car’s respray isn’t difficult, but it does require a bit of attention. If something looks off, contact the car respray service that did the work, and they should be able to assist you with it. If you’re getting work done from a reputed supercar showroom like ours, GVE London, you’ll get a warranty and covered period for the paint job. We are a supercar showroom located in West London that deals with car repaints, repairs, servicing as well as luxury car export.