Volvo S 90, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
518
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the
first year after delivery, however, waxing may be
beneficial.
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Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be
removed with kerosene or tar remover. Diffi-
cult spots may require a fine rubbing com-
pound.
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After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
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Several commercially available products con-
tain both polish and wax.
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Waxing alone does not substitute for polish-
ing a dull surface.
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A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy to
use and produce a long-lasting, high-gloss
finish that protects the bodywork against oxi-
dation, road dirt and fading.
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Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings, some
of which may claim to prevent pitting, fading,
oxidation, etc. These coatings have not been
tested by Volvo for compatibility with your
vehicle's clear coat. Some of them may cause
the clear coat to soften, crack, or cloud. Dam-
age caused by application of paint protection
coatings may not be covered under your vehi-
cle's paint warranty.
Do not use metal polishing agents on ano-
dized aluminum surfaces. Doing so could
result in discoloring and damage the surface
finish.
Related information
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Paint damage (p. 516)
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Touching up paint damage (p. 517)