Can the black plastic side skirts of BMW X1 be repainted with baked paint?
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The black plastic side skirts of BMW X1 can be repainted with baked paint. Plastic parts repainting method: Use a brush dipped in cleaning ES to thoroughly scrub the plastic, removing stains. Then use a towel soaked in demolding agent B803 to remove the film from the areas that need refurbishing and repainting, and let it dry. Use a repair knife to apply a small amount of repair paste to the damaged areas, then dry it with heat or let it air dry. Gently sand the repaired areas smooth with 1000-grit sandpaper, spray primer, and bake at a temperature of 60 to 80 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. After cooling for 20 minutes, proceed to the coloring stage. Add 3% water-based curing agent to the plastic paint, mix well, filter, and then spray. Bake at 60 to 80 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, cool for 20 minutes, and then proceed to color fixing. Add 10% water-based curing agent to the fixing agent, mix well, filter, and then spray. Bake at 60 to 80 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. Baked paint precautions: It is best not to wash the car when the paint is not completely dry, and it is also advisable not to drive in rainy weather to prevent rainwater from leaving marks on the paint. Avoid letting the paint come into contact with substances such as chemicals or oil, as these can damage the car's paint surface.
Yes, plastic parts can be repainted. The black plastic side skirts on my BMW X1 were repainted. The plastic surface needs to be sanded rough first and then treated with special primer, otherwise the paint will peel off. Temperature control is crucial during painting, as plastic parts can easily deform under high heat. I recommend having it done at a professional shop—they use flexible paint that accommodates the thermal expansion and contraction of plastic. The final result looks quite premium, but be cautious of scratches—repainted plastic isn't as scratch-resistant as the original finish. Prices range from 800 to 1,500 RMB. Note that color modifications may affect the original warranty terms, so consider this carefully.
