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Service-InformationM otorcycle
BMW NA
Service Department
BMWPa int Sealant
Important:
Precautions:
Group: 99
Paint
Work
– March, 1988
99 001 88
(2283)
For USA Only
BMW of North America, Inc. now offers a Paint
Sealant to reduce the possibility of damage to
motorcycle paint from external influences such as
acid rain and industrial fallout. This sealant is
now a va i 1 ab 1 e through the Parts Department under .
Part Number 88 88 2 000 001, and is compatible with-~
the paint on all production BMWmo torcycles. ~
This product is for professional use only.
Dealer Suggested
Part No. Net Retail
Paint Sealant 88 88 2 000 001 $13.00 $20. 00
Silicone Remover 51 91 9 057 943 21 .58 33.20
Since the application of the BMWPa int Sealant adds
a coat of c 1 ear sea 1 ant on top of the paint, the
following precautions should be observed:
โข We suggest that each dealership appoint one
technician, who wi~~ familiarize himself with
using this product.
โข If a treated motorcycle should require paint
repairs, the sealant must be thoroughly removed
from the affected areas, using BMW Silicone
Remover (Part Number 51 91 9 057 943 – 5 Ltr.
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Applicjri;iori
ProcedUrif,s:
Very truly yours,
โข After paint repairs are performed on a treated
part, the’โข ;,epaintetl area :hould not be resealed
until the i)a int has been a 11 owetl to r.ure for
four weโฌks. However,ยท the .rep;i.inte,:l are~ must be
reseuled, or a difference fn gloss retention may
be nยทo-ti ced.
โข Polhhing of thยทe motorcycle with abrasive
c 1 eane-rs ~no/ or cleaner-waxes may have a
det,rimental effect on the appearance of the
ฮผยทaiht. Waxing o-f tre~tedmotorcycles may still
be done, but only i’f no abrasive cleaners or
cleaner-waxes are used.
โข If areas O:f the motorcycle are polished, what
appears tci-‘ be polfshi’ng marks or scr11t,:~es may
b.!” visยทi!J’.le in the affected area. These may be
elimiria-t”ed- by removing the paint sealant from
tยทi1eยท affect’ed area with BMW Silicone Remover, and
rese’alirig tne area with BMW Paint Sealant.
โข Avo;fd contacting/treating windshield areas,
he’lmets or face shields with Paint Sealant.
Thorougยทhly wash motorcycle with approved BMWC leaner
and’ dry completely.
Using a so’ft, damp cloth, apply a thin film of BMW
Paint Sea 1 aยทnt f
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