Drying Time Summary

All times below assume application temperature is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity is below 50%.

Note that heavier applications, lower temperature and higher humidity will increase dry times. 

 Bottle Touch Ups

1. Between primer coats: 15-30 minutes

2. After primer, before painting: 30 minutes – 24 hours

3. Between base color coats: 15-30 minutes

4. After base color, before clear coat: 30 minutes – 24 hours

5. Between clear coats: 15-30 minutes

6. After clear coat, before hand wash: 72 hours

7. After clear coat, before machine wash/polishing/waxing: 30 days

8. After clear coat, before ceramic coat/film wrap: 60 days

Bottle kit instructions are found here: https://scratcheshappen.com/bottle-instructions/

Aerosol Repairs

1. Between primer coats: 30 minutes

2. After primer, before painting: 60 minutes – 24 hours

3. Between base color coats: 10-20 minutes

4. After base color, before clear coat: 60 minutes – 24 hours

5. Between clear coats: 30 minutes

6. After clear coat, before polish: 72 hours

7. After clear coat, before hand wash: 72 hours

8. After clear coat, before machine wash: 30 days

9. After clear coat, before waxing: 30 days

10. After clear coat before applying ceramic coat/film wrap: 60 days

Aerosol kit instructions are found here: https://help.scratcheshappen.com/help/scratcheshappen-aerosol-instructions