OEM ADAS Radar Optimized Color Resources: BMW/Mini

I-CAR · May 30, 2024 · BMW, Mini

Summary

BMW/Mini requires that bumper covers on vehicles equipped with specific radar sensors (generation RS-01, SRR-01) only be repainted using factory-approved colors listed in their 'Standards For Refinishing Using Sensor Technology' manual. If a vehicle's color is not on this approved list, the bumper cover must be replaced rather than repainted.

What to do on the job

Verify the vehicle's paint code against the BMW/Mini approved color list before refinishing a bumper cover, and replace the bumper cover if the color is not approved.

How to use it

Use this document to justify bumper replacement on BMW/Mini vehicles when the OEM color formula is not on the approved radar-compatible list. Additionally, use it to support line items for post-repair ADAS commissioning/calibration, which BMW mandates whenever a rear bumper cover is painted or disassembled.

Read the original at I-CAR ↗

This page is a summary written by TechnicianVision. The document itself belongs to its publisher — follow the link above to read it in full.

TechnicianVision puts procedures like this next to the repair order you are working on. Create a free account →