How long do I have to wait for new paint to cure?

[captaincog]

Long story short, two weeks ago wifey was driving to pick up daughter from school and on the way back a teenage boy runs out into the street in front of her. She is unable to avoid him and he smashes onto hood and into wiodshield. Car was really fubared.
Got the car back today, but the rotary swirls in the newly replaced and painted hood are really bad to my eyes. Even my wife noticed them. The body shop told her to wait 30 days for the paint to cure, so we parked her car in the garage because of all the ashes falling from the fires here. I want to take the D/A to it, but obviously not too soon to mess it up.....
Suggestions?

[Eddie6th]

Re: How long do I have to wait for new paint to cure?

The waiting time for fresh paint is more of an issue with wax or sealant,which can be 2 to 3 months. Polishing can be done sooner. Normaly after a week or so for most paint types. But if the bodyshop said 30 days,then you should wait for that amount of time.

Did they mean polishing?

[captaincog]

Re: How long do I have to wait for new paint to cure?

The waiting time for fresh paint is more of an issue with wax or sealant,which can be 2 to 3 months. Polishing can be done sooner. Normaly after a week or so for most paint types. But if the bodyshop said 30 days,then you should wait for that amount of time.

Did they mean polishing?

I think so, since the person at the shop told my wife to keep me away from the paint for 30 days...so I guess I will wait.