Arrived from Germany, BMW covered with thick wax?

chazzz · 06-04-2008, 09:38 AM

I recalled seeing the pictures of new BMWs arriving in U.S. port from Germany, and they were covered with thick wax (like candle wax??). The specialists removed the wax using high pressure hot water. I'd like to see these photographs again...

Of course, I used the "SEARCH" and I couldn't find the thread with photographs.

Thanks -chaz

Jason · 06-04-2008, 10:09 AM

Here you go
==> http://www.bimmerpost.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

iatacs19 · 06-04-2008, 10:11 AM

I heard they don't use this anymore? true?

KL2DC · 06-04-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

I heard they don't use this anymore? true?

They did experiment with giant zip up bags for a while but it seems they have reverted back to cosmoline (probably more cost effective and practical).

Dubbedoutbimmer · 06-04-2008, 10:18 AM

I am not sure if they do its kinda cool though

bimdaddy · 06-04-2008, 10:23 AM

It's cosmolene. I used to strip that stuff off Acuras back in the early 90s while going thru college.

chazzz · 06-04-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Here you go
==> http://www.bimmerpost.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

Thanks!

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