Repairing Plastic Components (M3 Base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)

• 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.)

• A hot air blower can be used to reshape plastic components as per the aforementioned criteria

• A plastic repair box is offered (sourcing reference via BMW Parts Department) for inexpensive repair with fair time values
• 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