Finishing Facts BMW i3
A total of 23 painting robots, but only 4 different color tones are needed to finish the electric BMWi3. Here is a list of interesting paint finishing facts:
Facts about the BMW i3
- 23 painting robots
- No cathodic dip-paint coating (KTL) saves 10 kg weight per vehicle
- Each part is identified via RFID label
- Surface pretreatment by means of dry ice and air (no wet chemical pretreatment)
- Only 4 different colour tones for painting
- Clearcoat: conventional 2K coating system
- 100 kg weighs the CFR bodywork (1/3 less than made from conventional steel)
- 300 kg weighs the battery
- 150 painted plastic parts are attached to the bodywork
- Cutting of fabric mats fully automated
- Separate inline coating of roof
