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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: โ€ข We suggest that each dealership appoint one technician, who wi~~ familiarize himself with using this product. โ€ข 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. ‘ Applicjri;iori ProcedUrif,s: Very truly yours, โ€ข After paint repairs are performed on a treated part, the’โ€ข ;,epaintetl area :hould not be resealed until the i)a int has been a 11 owetl to r.ure for four weโ‚ฌks. However,ยท the .rep;i.inte,:l are~ must be reseuled, or a difference fn gloss retention may be nยทo-ti ced. โ€ข 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. โ€ข 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. โ€ข 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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