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Polishing Painted Camera and Sensor Surrounds
Painted surrounds beside driver-assistance sensors need a clear boundary. Correcting neighbouring paint does not authorise polishing optical windows, radar covers or sensor faces.
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Painted surrounds beside driver-assistance sensors need a clear boundary. Correcting neighbouring paint does not authorise polishing optical windows, radar covers or sensor faces.
Assess the starting condition
Identify each component using the vehicle’s care and repair information. Some covers look like ordinary glossy trim but form part of the sensing system. Record pre-existing clouding, damage or warning messages before cosmetic work.
A practical working method
- Map paint, optical surfaces and sensor covers as separate areas.
- Use the manufacturer’s protection instructions and avoid covering a surface with unsuitable adhesive.
- Test only confirmed paint, maintaining pad contact away from the excluded component.
- Remove residue carefully and inspect the assembly before the customer collects the car.
Common mistake
Assuming every glossy black piece is polishable piano-black trim can create an expensive problem. A detailer should not promise that abrasive correction will improve sensor performance or resolve an existing fault.
What a useful result looks like
Acceptance means improved cosmetic paint with the original functional scope preserved. If any sensor surface is scratched or contaminated, record the event and obtain appropriate service advice. Ceramic coating compatibility also needs its own approval for that exact component.