Corrosion Protection - Volvo 2016 XC 90 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Corrosion protection

Your vehicle is constructed with effective protec-
tion against corrosion.
Inspection and maintenance
The corrosion protection does not normally
require maintenance but keeping the vehicle
clean helps prevent the onset of corrosion. The
use of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluids
should always be avoided on shiny body compo-
nents. Any stone chips in the paint should be
touched up as soon as possible.
Related information
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Paint damage (p. 540)
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Touching up paint damage (p. 541)
540
Paint damage
Paint damage requires immediate attention to
avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish
regularly, for instance washing the vehicle.
Touch-up if necessary.
Paint repairs require special equipment and skill.
Contact your Volvo retailer for any extensive dam-
age.
Minor scratches can be repaired by using Volvo
touch-up paint.
Color code
Sample color code (1): US models
Sample color code (1): Canadian models
Make sure you have the right color. See also the
article "Label information" for the location of this
label.
Minor stone chips and scratches
Material:
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Primer – can
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Paint – touch-up pen
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Brush
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Masking tape
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Emery cloth
If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare
metal and an undamaged color coat remains, you
can add paint immediately after removing dirt.