1989 Volvo 740
Special car washing detergent or household detergent can be used. A suitable mixture is about 2.5 fl. oz.
(8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm water. After washing with a detergent the car
should be well rinsed with clean water.
Bird droppings
Remove from paintwork as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may be permanently damaged.
WARNING!
When the car is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes a few times in order to
remove any moisture from the brake linings.
NOTE: When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills.
pg. 93 Automatic car washing, Polishing and waxing, Chromed parts
Automatic washing - simple and quick
An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car. Keeping the under-body clean is most
important, especially in the winter. Some automatic washers do not have facilities for washing the
underbody. Before driving into an automatic wash, make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps,
etc., are secure, otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them. You should also lower the
antenna. We recommend that you do not wash your car in an automatic wash during the first six months
(because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently)
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing may be
beneficial.
Before applying polish or wax the car must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with
kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing compound.
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
Several commercially-available products contain both polish and wax. Waxing alone does not substitute
for polishing a dull surface. A wide range of polymer-based car waxes can be purchased today. The
waxes are easy to use and produce a long-lasting, high-gloss Finish that protects the bodywork against
oxidation, road dirt and fading.
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