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Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: BMW/Mini
I-CAR · August 31, 2022 · BMW, Mini
Summary
BMW and Mini guidelines prohibit the manual painting or repainting of damaged park assist sensors, requiring instead that they be ordered as pre-painted spare parts in the specific vehicle color. Additionally, to preserve sensor functionality, sensors must not be heated above 85°C, and care must be taken when using IR emitters near them.
What to do on the job
Do not manually paint or repaint damaged BMW/Mini park assist sensors; instead, order them as pre-painted spare parts in the specific vehicle color, and ensure sensors are never heated above 85°C.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the cost and necessity of ordering pre-painted OEM park assist sensors rather than attempting to refinish them in-house. It also serves as a safety guideline to prevent technicians from using high-heat curing methods (over 85°C) or IR emitters near these sensors.
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