Auto-Sleepers FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM AIR 2022, Руководство пользователя

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CARE OF YOUR CAMPERVAN
10
GENERAL
In order to keep your Auto-Sleeper in first
class condition, periodic maintenance
will be required to both the bodywork,
windows, upholstery and other parts of
the conversion. A car shampoo without
wax is recommended. This maintenance
should be carried out as follows:
Servicing
Servicing of the conversion is the responsibility
of your local franchised Auto-Sleepers dealer
whom all queries should be referred. Your local
base vehicle commercial dealer should carry
out servicing of the base vehicle.
To find your nearest Auto-Sleepers dealer
please go to www.auto-sleepers.com and click
on “dealers”.
GLASSFIBRE BODYWORK
Cleaning General
At regular intervals, you should wash the
fibreglass bodywork with a recognised
cleaner for use on fibreglass gel coats. A car
shampoo without wax is recommended.
Should marks remain, use a cleaner
with chemical and abrasion agents
formulated for use on gel coats.
Discolouration
Fading or discolouration of the gel coat is a
natural ageing process caused by ultraviolet
light. To overcome this, use a mild abrasive,
which removes a thin layer of the discoloured
surface. This will restore the bodywork to
its original colour and surface lustre. Since
discolouration develops gradually, it should
not be necessary to carry out this procedure
more than every three years. Frequent use of
abrasive materials can reduce the thickness
of the gel coat, to a potentially harmful extent.
SECTION
Removing Scratches from Bodywork
Scratches can be removed from both gel
and painted surfaces. The method depends
upon the depth of the scratch, as care has
to be taken to avoid penetrating the paint
or gel coat. Very fine, hairline scratches can
be removed by rubbing across the line of
the scratch with rubbing compound. Slightly
deeper scratches should be lightly wet
sanded first using very fine (2000 grit or
finer) abrasive paper. For deep gouge type
scratches, where the paint or gel may have
been penetrated, you should first seek the
advice of your supplying Auto-Sleepers dealer.
Cleaning Interior Plastics
Interior plastic parts, should only be
cleaned with warm soapy water, or non-
abrasive cleaners specified as being
suitable for use on plastic items.
Recommended Materials
G3 Paste Compound: this is a cutting
compound and polish, recommended
for use on painted surfaces and GRP. It
is ideal for removing the traffic film that
builds up on glass fibre coachwork and
not only restores it to its former glory, but
adds a high level of polish as well.
G10 Extra Fine Grade Liquid: This is again
ideal for polishing surfaces and removes
swirl marks and very fine scratches. It is
less abrasive than G3 yet has the same
polish properties and cleans and restores
discoloured surfaces. It is ideal for use
on dark colours and can also be used to
polish out scratches on plastic windows.
Finishing Cloths: These are very fine
grade cloths, woven and thus easily
washable that are recommended by
Farecla for use with their materials.
The above can be purchased from our
Service Centre, Willersey (01386) 853511.