I mean...we're at a time where you can go on a used car site and buy a 200+hp RWD car with no electronic aids (or the ability to turn them off/pull the fuses) probably for less than the cost of this acid bath treatment. Then rag the shit out of it on a few trackdays for a little investment in safety gear.
Hell, you can get a 300bhp, low mileage 350Z, Evo, or Genesis Coupe for under 10 grand. Six speed manual, rear wheel drive (AWD for the Evo), fun as hell to toss around corners; especially the Z. TCS/SCS can still be fully turned off.
If you're a MilleniaI whose been dreaming of owning one of these cars ever since you saw the first Fast and Furious film in theaters as a teenager—or a Zoomer who wants a fast, cheap, reliable, and still reasonably safe car—now's an excellent time to buy one.
Lies. This dipping process is actually to ensure the vehicle is not a cartoon from toon town in disguise. They've been infiltrating our society for decades unnoticed until this new process was put into place recently.
Joking aside, that is an incredible set up. Who the heck just has a vat of acid sitting around waiting for the occasional classic car dip? Would love to see the detail on the finished 2002.
In this video he talks about accidentally knocking the Roger Rabbit into the tank, and comments that "maybe in about three years when we switch this chemical out, we'll see what he looks like." So at least one of the chemical vats isn't changed out that often. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIabJ5yEpEE (A little after 2-min mark.)
They'll use the acid as much as they can. I expect that it is filtered and monitored. They probably just add concentrated dry acid if it gets depleted.
To dispose of it, go to your grocery store and buy all the baking soda, you might need to go to multiple stores to gather enough of it. Then dump it all in from a safe distance and wait for it to stop making bubbles and fumes.
Different acids attach different things. There’s a solution called ‘piranha’ that is used to remove organics only for example, it’ll destroy hydro-carbons like butter. (Even ‘acid resistant’ gloves).
Vs. Something like HF which strips metals, is used in low concentrations in truck washes to strip out layers (oxidized/rust) to create a shiny look. It’ll also strip the calcium from your nerves and bones.
PS, Google health issues from truck stop workers being doused all day cleaning trucks.
Jaqdakloun
This was a nice touch
Ihadtoditchmyotherusernamebecauseofyou
FTUG
timxedge
You can pickle anything, really
Ash321
RansomElwin
Always always upvote Kaylee.
namelessfish
If you don’t have homemade acid store bought it fine
CorgisButtsDriveMeNuts
Pool of acid?? What kind of ropes can withstand the acid???
Gnavin
"Why the fuck are there leaves -- oh, they would have been in the car." Impressive stuff.
WoodfolkFae
Acid leaves.
thepandasbum
Oak and grape leaves have tannins that help the car stay crispy. Oh wait... That's lacto-fermented dill pickles. Nvmd.
ArcaneM37
Still, why contaminate the whole acid bath? Why wouldn't they power rash the frame first?
LordKitchenersValet
They let the driver escape!
inspiringandfunnyusernamecoolheh
I had to look it up, the BMW 2002 is a model from around 1974. My first thought was: "thats never a BMW chassis from 2002, it is much older"
somethingsomethingwittyhere
And wait to see the BMW 328 the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great was driving!
inspiringandfunnyusernamecoolheh
I heard there are not many bavariants of it around anymore.
AreYouSureAboutThat
The11thPlague
If you look closely, ain't got no goggles!
beoff
Why is no-one shouting "WHERE'S THE MONEY, LEBOWSKI?"
mity0k23
Tumble dry low
q2grapple
That broth looks weak
nothingunused
Taste it and check.
q2grapple
Vall707
He's on acid alright
charondaboatman
The tii was the shit. Still is, actually.
Apothecarius
They also did that to wolverine in that xmen moviee
Jawesome19
Did they?
WindowStreetJournal
Thos is from a recent post, but the scene where he's "dipped" (with and w/o CGI)
Sinasohn
Read the title and saw the video and my first thought was "you could get rid of SO MANY bodies in that." Is that bad?
jqubed
You would fit in perfectly with a Mexican cartel. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna28824519
TheWombatStrikesAgain
Look at that, a BMW with an actual excuse for why they don't use their turn signals.
SomeUser2
For those that like this content https://youtube.com/@minute_of_dangle?si=CRavPbA1PcJcqkCV
jellyagree
Thank you, was looking for this.
cosinewave
A simple and fun-to-drive car from a bygone era
amp99
I mean...we're at a time where you can go on a used car site and buy a 200+hp RWD car with no electronic aids (or the ability to turn them off/pull the fuses) probably for less than the cost of this acid bath treatment. Then rag the shit out of it on a few trackdays for a little investment in safety gear.
anonymous
Hell, you can get a 300bhp, low mileage 350Z, Evo, or Genesis Coupe for under 10 grand. Six speed manual, rear wheel drive (AWD for the Evo), fun as hell to toss around corners; especially the Z. TCS/SCS can still be fully turned off.
If you're a MilleniaI whose been dreaming of owning one of these cars ever since you saw the first Fast and Furious film in theaters as a teenager—or a Zoomer who wants a fast, cheap, reliable, and still reasonably safe car—now's an excellent time to buy one.
amp99
+1
salikarn
It was probably easier to drive before it's engine got removed
ThePunishersVengefulBrother
It is easier to turn the wheel now, having it been placed in a box
Psychosdonotexplodewhensunlighthitthem
Is that how you make the Joker's cars?
Zetor
The leaves add that fresh car smell.
cavymeister
That's really high quality camera work for 2002.
Solusek
For real, this must have been done on film with some movie quality equipment.
Leonon
The car's actually a time machine that traveled here from 2002, it just took a very roundabout path.
ScienceIsNotALiberalConspiracy
This dip removes all the built-up rust, which will now allow for proper function of the turn signals.
Jaqdakloun
This can't be true, BMWs don't have turn signals
Unknownium
Proper function is to ignore them completely.
Rhapsody1
I don’t think it works
forheckssake
therefor you had to dip in the drivers too
PimpinKen
If they decide to install them in the first place
FestusMA
This kills the BMW.
henrikhakan
There aren't any turn signals on bmws, you're delirious.
ScienceIsNotALiberalConspiracy
Yes, there are. I saw one back in 1994.
henrikhakan
One turn signal? I bet you saw the brake lights.
ScaredSpitless
apatheticantisocialite
i don't think the problem has ever been the signals not functioning.
RansomElwin
They didn't purchase the monthly fee upgrade.
ticktockbent
Lies. This dipping process is actually to ensure the vehicle is not a cartoon from toon town in disguise. They've been infiltrating our society for decades unnoticed until this new process was put into place recently.
33WhiskeyTX
And eating our pets.
ticktockbent
Damn toons!
WindowStreetJournal
If I had to guess by the shape, I'd have said early '90s, not 2002.
MapleSyrupMafia
Here we go again, the model is called 2002!
WindowStreetJournal
Geez, I am deeply sorry for the mistake! Mea culpa!
iamgnat
It's the model name, not the year. It was made in the 60s and 70s and is the predecessor to the 3 series.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_02_Series
WindowStreetJournal
Alright, thanks! It looked very oldfashioned.
OBM1
This kills the car.
STONES1975
it does not friend, it is better than sandblasting, as it gets all the rust and any bondo off.
AbsolutelyDramaticNutjob
Have to immediately treat the bare steel of course, so it doesn't begin oxidizing again.
STONES1975
yes, you are 100% right.
OBM1
Joking aside, that is an incredible set up. Who the heck just has a vat of acid sitting around waiting for the occasional classic car dip? Would love to see the detail on the finished 2002.
jollyca
Where do you get so much acid from? How do you dispose of it?! Can you use it multiple times? So many questions...
jellyagree
In this video he talks about accidentally knocking the Roger Rabbit into the tank, and comments that "maybe in about three years when we switch this chemical out, we'll see what he looks like." So at least one of the chemical vats isn't changed out that often. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIabJ5yEpEE (A little after 2-min mark.)
australind
Probably Evaporust - not an acid
ThePunishersVengefulBrother
They'll use the acid as much as they can. I expect that it is filtered and monitored. They probably just add concentrated dry acid if it gets depleted.
ChloeRed
1) industrial acid supplier, 2) industrial acid disposal company, 3) yes.
thricebakedxyz
[Redacted]
MapleSyrupMafia
To dispose of it, go to your grocery store and buy all the baking soda, you might need to go to multiple stores to gather enough of it. Then dump it all in from a safe distance and wait for it to stop making bubbles and fumes.
tschallacka
Na just dillute with water then rinse down the drain.
MediocreExtremist
wouldn't that depend on the type of acid?
JasonMaggini
That'd make one hell of a cool papier mâché volcano.
RansomElwin
Like why do the ropes not melt?
bohjeenie
Different acids attach different things. There’s a solution called ‘piranha’ that is used to remove organics only for example, it’ll destroy hydro-carbons like butter. (Even ‘acid resistant’ gloves).
Vs. Something like HF which strips metals, is used in low concentrations in truck washes to strip out layers (oxidized/rust) to create a shiny look. It’ll also strip the calcium from your nerves and bones.
PS, Google health issues from truck stop workers being doused all day cleaning trucks.
ChloeRed
There's a few plastics that are pretty acid resistant, and you can change the ropes often.
AdamGenesis
I learned that from Breaking Bad.