Polestar 2 2020, Manual

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Cleaning the exterior
The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is easier
to clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly.
It also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps
the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning
area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
Related information
• Polishing and waxing (p. 526)
• Handwashing (p. 527)
• Automatic car wash (p. 530)
• High-pressure washing (p. 531)
• Cleaning wiper blades (p. 531)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 532)
• Cleaning wheel rims (p. 533)
• Cleaning matte-painted emblems (p. 529)
• Rustproofing (p. 533)
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or
to give the paintwork extra protection. The car
does not need to be polished until it is at least
one year old. However, the car can be waxed
during this time. Do not polish or wax the car in
direct sunlight, the surface being polished
should be a maximum of 45 °C (113 °F).
• Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt
and tar stains using tar remover or white spi-
rit. More stubborn stains can be removed
using fine rubbing paste designed for car
paintwork.
• Polish first with a polish and then wax with liq-
uid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on
the packaging carefully. Many preparations
contain both polish and wax.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 526)
• Handwashing (p. 527)
• Automatic car wash (p. 530)
• High-pressure washing (p. 531)
• Cleaning wiper blades (p. 531)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 532)
• Cleaning wheel rims (p. 533)
• Rustproofing (p. 533)
• Cleaning matte-painted emblems (p. 529)
IMPORTANT
• Never polish or wax the matte emblem
on the car. This may destroy the matte
effect and leave the surface perma-
nently shiny.
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