Paint: Testing and Inspection

WM 0X01IN Checking exterior equipment and paintwork

Checking exterior equipment and paintwork

Information

- The following items can be checked by simple visual inspection, no assembly work required.

1. Check whether transport protection has been completely removed and ensure that no film remains in the body joints or under seals.

Checking exterior equipment

1. Check vehicle for secure fit of accessories such as trim strips, doors mirrors, front and rear spoilers.
2. Check underbody for noticeable areas where undersealing material is missing (e.g. scrapes).
3. Check lower side member of body flange for deformation of jacking points.
4. Check outer shell of vehicle for noticeable soiling by cavity sealing wax.

Checking paintwork

1. Check outer shell of vehicle for noticeable sheetmetal damage such as dents and bulges.
2. Check painted surfaces of vehicle for noticeable defects such as scores, scratches, notches, scrapes, pores, bubbles or signs that the bodywork is coming through the paint.