4100 Repairing Plastic Components

1.0 General notes
- In general, the economic viability must be checked prior to the repair.
- The following painted COMPONENTS ON THE OUTER SKIN are suitable for repair:
  - Bumper covers (exception: E52)
  - Door sill trim panels
  - Side panels
  - Door outer skin
  - Hardtop/roof
  - Convertible top compartment lid
  - Tailgate
- It is possible to repair the following damage:
  - Slight deformations without visible cracks in the paint.
    Visible cracks reach the component and it is not possible to permanently rectify the damage. Cracks once again become visible on the paintwork after a certain period of time.
  - Slight damage, e.g. scrapes, if the component underneath does not become visible.
  - Cracks, holes up to 2.5 centimeter in length.
    Cracks must not reach the edge of the component.
- Attention!
  The following components cannot be repaired:
  - Components that are not painted standard.
    Unable to restore grained surface.
  - Fuel tank, fluid tank (e.g. washer system, brake fluid, coolant expansion tank, etc.)
2.0 Reshaping of plastic components
- A hot air blower can be used to reshape plastic components as per the aforementioned criteria.
3.0 Bonding of plastic components
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- A plastic repair box is offered for inexpensive/basic repairs (Available via the applicable BMW parts catalogue).
- The procedure for repair of plastic components is included in the plastic repair box.
  Clamps or other metal reinforcements must not be used for reasons of pedestrian protection.
4.0 Welding plastic components
- Plastic welding procedures are permitted as they are cost-effective repairs in line with the components' current value.
- Clamps or other metal reinforcements must not be used for reasons of pedestrian protection.