VDL Futura FHD2 E6, Workshop Manual

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Futura FHD2/FMD2 E6
STORAGE AND PRESERVATION
Points of attention
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1.2.5 EXTERIOR
For a storage period of less than 3 months:
• Clean the entire vehicle.
• Clean all the rubbers. This applies to:
• Door rubbers
• Window rubbers.
• Windscreen wipers
• Position the windscreen wipers so that they touch the wind-
screen.
• Repair any damage which may have been caused, includ-
ing rust and/or corrosion damage (also to the underside of
the vehicle).
For a storage period of more than 3 months:
Removing the preservation material
1. Remove the preservative using a solvent, an emulsifying
cleaner or a high-pressure, hot water hose with a solvent
as an additive.
2. Removal of the preservative using a high-pressure, hot
water hose should be carried out carefully and evenly.
Set the high-pressure, hot water hose to a maximum
pressure of 100 bar and a maximum temperature of 90°
C.
Never direct the jet too long at the same area, because
the high pressure and high temperature may damage the
paintwork or rubber components.
If the preservative has not been completely removed
from some parts of the treated surface, repeat the proc-
ess on the remaining preservative.
3. The vehicle must be thoroughly washed with water after
removing the preservative.
Observe the applicable environmental and
safety regulations.
The vehicle should preferably be placed on a
grid floor.
Most degreasing agents are inflammable.
The area should be suitable for the safe use
of such products.
A steam cleaner is not suitable for removing
the preservative, because it requires the use
of calcium descaling products to keep the
inside of the steam coil clean.
The dried-up residues of these products are
almost impossible to remove and have a
highly negative effect on the adhesive
capacity of the paint (blistering).