On the paint, mine came off with polish + elbow grease, followed by a coat of wax. On the plastic trim parts, it is still visible, and it has been since July. I will have the dealer deal with it when I take it in for my first pre-paid oil change in a month or so.

 

Hey FredoinSF,

Thanks for the response, may I ask what type of polish you used?

 

I don't remember where I did this so it's one of two (I must be getting old...)
If I did this in SF it would have been Griot's garage polish 2 or polish 3.
If I did this in Reno it would have been Meguiar's.

Any polish should do, it was not that hard to remove. If you've applied Goo gone or a polish without a wax in it, make sure you wax the paint afterwards.

 

If it has "bit" into the plastic, the cosmoline will come off, but the "scar" will remain. You can disguise it with dressing, but it is marred for life. Mine were replaced under warranty at the dealer. I now "stuff" the holes between the innner and outer panels of the hood with paper towel when it is hot.

 

I had the same issue and was able to remove the cosmoline with a little elbow grease and some dawn dish soap.

 

I ended up taking my '12 Countryman back to the dealer and they ended up replacing all the plastic trim around the car due to the cosmoline. I was told the shop "got into the car" to remove as much of it as they can. THey had my car almost a full week, which was a bummer (the loaner was a hardtop Non S). I'm a bit confused why they wouldn't be more careful w/ this stuff either after receiving it off the boat or at least before you take it home.

 

Isopropyl alcohol works great of getting this stuff off. No scrubbing required.

 

This was on the fender arches on my "Brand New" Countryman I purchased last week. The dealer didn't know and didn't care what it was. Once I got it home, a lot of rubbing with Goo-Gone got 90% of it off....

 

This stuff has leaked out and is causing the full wrap of paint protection film on my hood to cease sticking on the inside where it's wrapped. I have cleaned the area, and applied some silver vinyl to hold down the damaged bits, but still, it's pretty much ruined a perfect wrap job.

 

Had the trim replaced four months and one week after the nasty stuff started dripping. Lucky for me my CM has been ultra reliable so it's just now getting done.

 

Can this be used on the black (plastic?) wheel arches?

 

Try this:

http://www.autogeek.net/prima-cosmonot.html

 

Thanks! Though my hesitation is I don't know it's cosmo dripping. My drip is right below the side scuttles, see pic. It could be the glue maybe?

Any suggestions on what I should use please?

 

That is DEFINITELY cosmoline!!! Look across your front bumper as well, you may find it seeping out from the corners of the grill. Take a q-tip and dab a little. Does it look a little yellow? That's cosmo. Pop your hood. You may find some leaking out of drain holes under the hood too.

 

Quick update - I was in at the dealer to get my JCW exhaust kit installed and mentioned the drip. The MA immediately identified the problem and said he'll get it cleaned up. And they did! Looks spotless now. Thanks for the advice on here

 

I noticed the same thing on my 2013 Cooper S front bumper panel and scuttles after the first 100 degree days in Phoenix, but I didn't think about it being cosmoline. I haven't dealt with cosmoline since early 70's Porsches. Thanks for putting this on the forum. Now I know what I'm dealing with.

 

Attacked by the dreaded cosmoline drip for a second time. My dealer replaced both front wheel arches last year after I waited out the summer heat. Thought I was past this issue until the heat reared its ugly head in the NE last week. Anyone had to have the arches replaced twice? any issues from your dealer?