Can I paint my Parking sensors? | Technical matters | Back Room Forum

Wed 27 Sep 2006 11:27

Can I paint my Parking sensors? - RichieO

First of all I know the answer is Yes but what I want to know is, will they work afterwards?

I have silver BMW316 and Im looking to paint the door and bumper mouldings to match the colour of the car. The only problem is the rear bumber moulding has the 4 black PDC senors fitted. I dont imagine a few coats of primer and paint will do them any good?

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Wed 27 Sep 2006 12:05

Can I paint my Parking sensors? - Wales Forester

Aftermarket sensors usually come with instructions regarding painting so it's probably ok. Why not ask a BMW dealer if it's advisable.

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Wed 27 Sep 2006 13:37

Can I paint my Parking sensors? - kithmo

Ultrasound travels through paint ok but it may reduce the sensitivity of the sensors slightly. If your kit gives distance readings then what you need to do is re-measure or check the distances and if there is any difference (should be negligible) then compensate accordingly when parking.

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Wed 27 Sep 2006 17:43

Can I paint my Parking sensors? - bert-j

Painted the sensors on two cars - both worked fine. Used spray primer followed by two coats of the car colour.

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Thu 28 Sep 2006 17:25

Can I paint my Parking sensors? - RichieO

Thanks for the replys.

I contacted BMW and they were a bit vague as to what effect the paint would have on the sensors but were gladly willing to sell me new colour coded ones.

I think I'll give it a go anyway.

Thanks again

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Thu 28 Sep 2006 18:51

Can I paint my Parking sensors? - Hamsafar

I have done them before, just use the minimum amount of paint required to colour them.

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