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Yes, if the respray is good quality and fully cured. Polyshield won’t fit film to any panel painted in the last 90 days. A poor-quality respray can lift away from the car when film is later removed, so every job starts with a paint condition check.
Why fresh paint needs 90 days
New paint keeps releasing solvents for weeks after it looks dry. Film over uncured paint can trap those solvents, which can leave bubbles, haze or soft paint under the film. Ninety days gives the paint time to fully harden, which stops the film from pulling the new paint off later.
Why some resprays can lift
Factory paint is baked on and bonds strongly to the panel. Some aftermarket resprays bond less well, especially if the prep was rushed. Film adhesive grips the top layer of paint. If that paint is weakly attached, it can come away with the film when the film is removed.
What happens before an install
Your installer inspects the paint and goes through a paint condition disclaimer with you before any film goes on. If a panel has been resprayed, tell them, along with roughly when. It helps them decide whether that panel is ready.
Not sure if your car has been resprayed?
Signs include slight colour differences between panels, overspray on rubber seals, or a rougher texture on one panel. An installer can check the paint for you.
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