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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your car has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion
products, it nevertheless remains
subject to the action of:
•
Corrosives in the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pollution (built-up
and industrial areas).
- Saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather).
- Seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
•
Abrasives
Wind-carried
dust
and
sand,
mud, road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
•
Minor impacts
A minimum amount of protection is
necessary to guard your car against
such risks so as not to lose the
benefit of these developments.
What you should not do
•
Wash
the
vehicle
in
bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow
external
dirt
to
accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove
spots as this could damage the
paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or
muddy
conditions
without
periodically washing the car,
particularly
under
the
wheel
arches and body.
• Degrease or clean mechanical
components
(e.g.
engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g.
bumpers)
using
high-
pressure cleaning apparatus or by
spraying
on
products
not
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department as this could give rise
to
corrosion
or
incorrect
operation.
