Cleaning your Porsche
The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality
baked synthetic enamel. The color and
enamel type designation is indicated on a
plate attached to the left front doorpost. In
c o r r e s p o n d e n c e pertaining to the paint finish,
make sure to include the car's identification
numbers.
Car washing
Pamper your Porsche! Wash it by hand! The
mechanical brushes in an Automatic Car
W a s h may not reach every angle of the
vehicle, and some tracks may cause damage
to the underbody.
The longer the dirt is left on the paint, the
greater the risk of damage the glossy
finish, either by scratching if the dirt is
rubbed into the paint, or simply by the
chemical effect dirt particles have on the
paint surface.
Therefore dirt should be washed off as soon
as possible. Do not wash the car as long as
the surface is hot from exposure to the sun
or engine heat, or in direct sunlight.
Dust should never be w i p e d off the car with
a dry rag since dust particles are abrasive
and will rapidly dull the finish and cause
scratches that may be difficult to repair.
Use plenty of water, a car-wash soap and a
soft sponge or hose brush. Begin by spray-
ing water over the dry car to remove all
loose dirt before applying the lukewarm
soap/water solution.
Use plenty of water to rinse the car off. W i p e
the car dry w i t h a chamois to avoid water
spots.
Since water will usually wet the brakes,
resulting in poor braking or one-sided pull-
ing, it is important to test the brakes after
the car has been w a s h e d .
Care of the finish
Oils contained in the paint are the most
important ingredients contributing to the
elasticity of the finish. Because these oils
are gradually lost, due to weather and similar
causes, they must be replenished through
regular and proper care of the f i n i s h . Given
proper care, the original finish will retain its
luster for many years. Ask your dealer f o r
approved cleaning agents. The use of
polishes is recommended only after it b e -
comes evident that the normal preservatives
no longer accomplish the j o b .
Keep silicone polishes off the windshield to
avoid wiper smear in rain.
Spots and stains
Road tar, grease, oil, and insects cannot al-
ways be removed with soap and water alone
and require special treatment. Spots of any
sort should be removed without delay before
they change the color of the paint and
cause permanent damage. Only use an a d -
equate cleaning solution.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, nail
polish remover or other volatile cleaning
fluids. They may be toxic, flammable or
hazardous in other ways. Only use spot re-
moving fluids in well ventilated areas. Keep
them out of reach of children.
Whenever using commercial cleaning agents,
f o l l o w the directions on the containers. Be
aware of warning or caution labels.
Cloth upholstery and carpet
Clean with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush.
Dirt spots can usually be removed w i t h a
lukewarm soap water solution.
Use spot remover for grease and oil spots.
Do not pour the liquid on the cloth material.
Dampen a clean cloth and rub carefully,
starting at the edge and w o r k i n g inward.
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