BMW 7 Series: Paintwork (2 And 3 Coats)

Follow GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON PAINTING.

The following scopes of work are applicable to 2- and 3-coat paintwork.

Inside mirror

Fig. 9: Identifying Inside Mirror Paint Applying Areas

Outer door handle

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 10: Identifying Outer Door Handle Paint Applying Areas

Roof

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 11: Identifying Roof Paint Applying Areas

Trim strip on roof frame

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 12: Identifying Trim Strip On Roof Frame Paint Applying Areas

Rear cross panel

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 13: Identifying Rear Cross Panel Paint Applying Areas

Side wall, front

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 14: Identifying Side Wall, Front Paint Applying Areas

Front door

Area specification applies to paint stage 1.

Fig. 15: Identifying Front Door Paint Applying Area

Front door

Area specification applies to paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 16: Identifying Front Door Paint Applying Area

Front door

Additional area specification inner plate for paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 17: Identifying Front Door Paint Applying Area

Rear door

Area specification applies to paint stage 1.

Fig. 18: Identifying Rear Door Paint Applying Area

Rear door

Area specification applies to paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 19: Identifying Rear Door Paint Applying Area

Rear door

Additional area specification inner plate for paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 20: Identifying Rear Door Paint Applying Area

Bonnet

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Additionally complete inner plate for paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 21: Identifying Bonnet Paint Applying Areas

rear lid

Area specification applies to paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 22: Identifying Rear Lid Paint Applying Area

rear lid

Additional area specification inner plate for paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 23: Identifying Rear Lid Paint Applying Area

Tailgate trim

Area specification applies to paint stage 1.

Fig. 24: Identifying Tailgate Trim Paint Applying Areas

Flap for fuel filler neck

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Additionally with inner plate for paint stages 2 and 3.

Fig. 25: Identifying Paint Applying Areas On Flap For Fuel Filler Neck

Trim panel for cover on side member

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 26: Identifying Paint Applying Areas On Trim Panel For Cover On Side Member

Panel, bumper, front

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 27: Identifying Panel, Bumper, Front Paint Applying Areas

Panel, bumper, rear

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 28: Identifying Panel, Bumper, Rear Paint Applying Areas

Rear bumper trim panel cover

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 29: Identifying Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Paint Applying Areas

Door post, middle

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 30: Identifying Door Post, Middle Paint Applying Areas

Roof frame

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 31: Identifying Roof Frame Paint Applying Areas

Roof frame, front

Area specification applies to paint stage 1.

Fig. 32: Identifying Roof Frame, Front Paint Applying Areas

Roof frame, front

Area specification applies to paint stage 3.

Fig. 33: Identifying Roof Frame, Front Paint Applying Areas

Rear side panel (up to roof frame, middle)

Area specification applies to paint stage 1.

Fig. 34: Identifying Rear Side Panel Paint Applying Areas

Rear side panel (up to roof frame, middle)

Area specification applies to paint stage 3.

Fig. 35: Identifying Rear Side Panel Paint Applying Areas

Rear side panel above cutting edge

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 36: Identifying Rear Side Panel Above Cutting Edge Paint Applying Areas

Cover for entrance

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 37: Identifying Paint Applying Areas On Cover For Entrance

Rear lid, top

Area specification applies to paint stage 1.

Fig. 38: Identifying Rear Lid, Top Paint Applying Areas

Rear lid, bottom

Area specification applies to all paint stages.

Fig. 39: Identifying Rear Lid, Bottom Paint Applying Areas

TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE

These notes apply to paintwork damage on the body aperture that occurred when detaching bonded window glass.

To ensure long-term corrosion protection, it is absolutely essential to touch up damage to paintwork! The "BMW Color System" painting handbook forms the basis of these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

Ground down damage to paintwork on body aperture and touch up with BMW multibase filler.

Grind larger areas or damage down to the bare sheet metal and coat with BMW multibase filler (layer thickness 30 to 40 um).

Hardening time:

• With infrared, at least 10 minutes
• Without infrared for at least 60 ºC, at least 30 minutes
• Without infrared for at least 20 ºC, at least 24 hours

If a complete build-up of paint is required in the visible area:

• Tape off primed adhesive flange before applying top coat

IMPORTANT: Observe hardening time of BMW multibase filler otherwise a perfect bond cannot be guaranteed!

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