sweetdreamz

Sorry if this has been answered already, searched and couldn't find it. I have the G2 kit and it says to wait 24 hours to drive after painting. Its almost impossible for me to do this since I have a crazy schedule. Did any of you drive earlier than that and how long did you wait? Any negative effects from driving earlier than recommended?TIA!

Obike

24-48hrs, the longer you wait the better.

If you painted everything properly, the worst you'll get is debris on the paint and possibly some paint splattering from wind.

07tctul

i only waited 2 hours, and my calipers are fine with no chips or anything.

sweetdreamz

I was figuring the debris in the paint, or maybe some scratches. I guess if they get really jacked up I could do it again w/ a lot more time. Lets say I do it today; I'd only have about 6 hours until I need to be on the road again. Think this would be OK. I know it wouldn't turn out the best.....

Obike

Rushing things is never the best option... schedule a time to set aside a full 24hrs. You won't regret it.

beedee

i agree with Obike. do it right the first time around.

NightGlide

What about heat the paint callpter? That what I do to my paint modes. To harden and get it done faster.

yellowxhoodie

iTrader: (16)

i painted mine with high heat duplicolor from autozone.
used a heat gun to dry them quicker (until they were dry to the touch)
put them back on the car and drove it about 30 mins later.
to add to that, it was wet out.
nothing noticable.
id say six hours is plenty.
get a heat gun or a blow dryer and spend one of those 6 hours drying them real good and you should be fine.

torqueTc

iTrader: (11)

Ok, pretty lady, if the instructions tell you atleast 24 hours - you should try to stick to that. I also have the G2 kit (in red) and have multiple vehicles so it wasnt a problem driving something else.. I think mine sat for like 5 days..

BUT.. instructions are there for a reason, I did notice you live in FLA, which is obviously warmer then say maryland, or pennsylvania so I am sure that you would have a more rapid cure time.. but better safe then sorry right? I mean, why do it twice if you dont have to?

Hyghgynx

8-12 hours should be fine. (Depending on the weather.)
Do them before you go to bed sleepy head!