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Vehicle care
Polishing
Polishing is necessary only if the
paint has become dull or if solid
deposits have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts should not be
treated with wax and polish.
Use Metallic Paintwork Wax on
vehicles with a metallic-effect paint
finish.
Plastic and rubber parts
For additional cleaning of plastic and
rubber parts, use a cleaner suitable
for vehicle interiors. Do not use any
other agent, and in particular do not
use solvents or petrol.
Windows and wiper blades
When cleaning the heated rear
window, make sure that the heating
element on the inside of the window
is not damaged. Never place stickers
on the inside of the rear window.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth or chamois
leather, in conjunction with Window
Cleaning Spray and Insect Remover.
Do not use sharp instruments or
abrasive cleaners.
Windscreen Wash Solvent is suitable
for de-icing windows.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
commercially available sharp-edged
ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can
get under it and scratch the glass.
Wax, such as that used in car
washes, can cause streaks to form on
the windscreen when the wiper is
used.
Wiper blades can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and Windscreen Wash
Solvent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
Tyres and wheels
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners
on wheels and tyres.
Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning
agent to clean the wheels.
Avoid using abrasive materials and
brushes that can damage the finish.
Wheels are painted and can be
treated with the same agents as the
body. For alloy wheels
3
, we
recommend the use of Alloy Wheel
Preserver.
Paint damage
Repair small areas of paint damage
such as stone impacts, scratches etc.
before rust can form. If rust has
already formed, have the cause
remedied. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Underbody
Your vehicle has a factory-applied
PVC undercoating in the wheel
arches (including the longitudinal
members) which provides permanent
protection and needs no special
maintenance. The surfaces of the
vehicle underbody not covered by
PVC are provided with a durable
protective wax coating in critical
areas.
