08-30-2024, 11:19 AM | #1 |
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Paint Curing & PPF/Adhesives
Hate to start another PPF-related thread but seeing as paint can take upwards of 3 months to fully cure and offgass, is it advisable to delay coatings and adhesives?
I’ve seen permanent marks left by the oem spoiler adhesive, probably since they’re applied soon after the paint. Has anyone who applied PPF on day 1 had to remove a piece, if so, how did the paint look underneath? |
08-30-2024, 11:30 AM | #2 |
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I get my cars ppf'd day 1. No issues. I've also had other parts painted & immediately ppf'd without any problems. On my last part they told me to wait 2-3 days.
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08-30-2024, 11:50 AM | #3 |
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My PPF guys say they won't PPF newly-painted body panels for at least 2 weeks after painting, but prefer 30 days. They've been there, done that, many times apparently.
They said during normal PPF installation and adjustment they've had week-old paint completely peel off with the PPF. Obviously depends if the new paint has been exposed to heat/direct sun, winter/summer temps etc.
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Have you ever had to remove PPF from a part that was wrapped on day 1? Wondering if there are any issues when removal time comes.
This is what I thought might happen if applied too soon. |
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I've had a bumper repainted and PPF'ed immediately, with the PPF being removed about a week or two later (to get PPF redone). No issues as the PPF came off clean with no paint damage whatsoever. I used to also think that paint needed to cure for a bit, but am not not so sure that is necessary.
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08-30-2024, 01:01 PM | #6 |
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Factory paint vs body shop paint is a different animal.
The factory paint is sprayed by machine and cured differently.
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Factory cars sometimes spend weeks or maybe more in waiting for transport/delivery sometimes, keep that in mind.
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What made me think about it was someone having permanent marks in their paint from the spoiler tape. Can't remember where I saw the post. |
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I had some weird marks left by the spoiler adhesive when I removed it. Some cutting & polishing compounds took care of them & the painted looked better than the day I picked it up. |
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08-30-2024, 02:31 PM | #13 |
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Factory paint is cured at twice the temp as any aftermarket paint. That plus the time it sits during assembly and transportation I wouldn’t worry about PPF upon delivery.
A lot of dealerships even do the PPF in house and will do them as soon as they receive them. |
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