Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, Owner'S Manual

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CLEANING
THE TOP
The functional and aesthetic lifetime of the soft
top depends on proper care and appropriate use.
Improper handling and use may compromise soft
top efficiency.
Normally, the soft top does not have to be
washed every time the vehicle is washed. It is
normally sufficient to rinse it with water.
Washing
CAUTION
Do not use high-pressure
cleaning systems to wash the soft top.
WARNING: Use water and soft brushes; do not
use hard-bristle brushes.
It is always advisable to handwash the soft top
with the vehicle parked in the shade and to avoid
exposure to the sun.
- Remove the dirt residues using a vacuum
cleaner;
- Thoroughly wash the canvas with water and
a neutral shampoo specifi cally for soft tops.
WARNING:
Do not use solvents, alcohol, petrol
or generic detergents to clean the soft top.
- Leave the product to act for a few minutes;
- Then rinse thoroughly until all traces of
foam have been removed;
- Let the canvas dry.
WARNING:
A second wash might be necessary.
Wait until the canvas is completely dry before
deciding on a second wash.
- When the canvas has dried, fi nish the
cleaning treatment by rinsing the soft top
with a product containing fl uorocarbons to
make the canvas water-repellent.
WARNING: If you do not perform this treatment,
the canvas will more rapidly get stained
WARNING:
A series of specific products for soft
top washing are available at the
Authorised
Service Centres of the Manufacturer’s
Network
.
WARNING: The vehicle may not be washed with
high-pressure water jet systems be it a manual
nozzle or an automatic car wash with turning
rollers.
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