Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, Operator'S Manual

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% Observe the notes on the care of vehicle
parts (
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page 291).
Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork
care
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
damaging the paintwork.
Paint
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Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
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Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
afterwards.
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Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro‐
leum ether or lighter fluid.
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Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a damp
cloth and clean water.
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Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐
rials.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
Matte finish
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Only use care products approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
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Only use car washes that correspond to the
latest engineering standards.
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Do not use car wash programs with a final
hot wax treatment.
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Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polish‐
ing products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
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Always have paintwork repairs carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on cleaning decorative foils
Observe the notes on matte finish care in the
chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte finish paint‐
work care" (
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page 290). They also apply to
matte decorative foils.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to
avoid vehicle damage.
Cleaning
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For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances, e.g. a car shampoo approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. There is
otherwise a risk of damaging the decorative
foil irreparably.
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If there is dirt on the finish or if the decora‐
tive foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recom‐
mended and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
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Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
afterwards.
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To prevent water stains, dry a foil-wrapped
vehicle with a soft, absorbent cloth after
every car wash.
Avoiding damage to the decorative foil
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The service life and color of decorative foils
are impaired by:
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Sunlight
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