How long does it generally take for new paint to cure?

[bull]

I'm wanting to get a car cover while the Charger sits inside but it seems to me it might be a good idea to leave it alone for some time to let the paint cure (I got it back from the paint shop last week). Any idea how long it takes to cure and if it matters if the car is covered during that time?

[hemihead]

I was always taught 30 days but maybe someone else knows more .

[charger50071]

It depends on several things. 1, did the body shop bake your car? 2, did the shop use  a single or two stage paint? 3, whats the temperature where the car is stored? 4, has the car been wet sanded and buffed yet? all these things make a big difference in knowing if the paint is cured. A simple guess is no, not for a couple of months would the paint really be cured/hard. I don't think a car cover that is soft and care was used putting it on would hurt anything.

[Charger-Bodie]

bull,

the finish needs to breath for atleast a month, personally Id try to keep the cover off for about 8 weeks , just to be safe.

Its not so much about marring etc. , but the solvents need to be able to escape.

[MichaelRW]

bull,

the finish needs to breath for atleast a month, personally Id try to keep the cover off for about 8 weeks , just to be safe.

Its not so much about marring etc. , but the solvents need to be able to escape.

Good advice. 

[bull]

Thanks. Right now is a good time for it to be uncovered since there's not much kid-in-the-garage activity this time of year. I'll leave it until about mid March and then cover it up.