Cautions - Porsche 928 1982 Owner's Manual

Car care Instructions
Regular and correct care helps to maintain
the value of your car and is also a precon-
dition for the long-life guarantee.
The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality
baked synthetic enamel. The color and ena-
mel type designation are indicated on a plate
attached to the left front doorjamb. When buy-
ing touch-up paint, always give the paint and
the car's identification numbers to your dealer.
A well-cared for Porsche can look like new 10
years later. It all depends on the amount of care
the owner is willing to give the car.
Your Porsche dealer has a number of car-care
products and can advise you which ones to
use for cleaning the interior and exterior of
your car.
• Always read directions on the container
before using any product.
• Most chemical cleaners are concentra-
tes which require dilution.
• Be aware of caution labels.
Following are a few hints on how to keep your
Porsche looking young and beautiful.
Car washing
The longer the dirt is left on the paint, the
greater the risk of damaging the glossy finish,
either by scratching if the dirt is rubbed into
the paint, or simply by the chemical effect dirt
particles habe on the paint surface. Therefore
dirt should be washed off as soon as possible.
Dust should never be wiped off the car with a
dry rag since dust particles are abrasive and
will rapidly dull the finish and cause scratches
that may be difficult to repair.
Pumper your Porsche! Wash it by hand! The
mechanical brushes in an Automatic Car Wash
may not reach every angle of the vehicle, and
some tracks may cause damage to the un-
derbody.
• Do not wash or dry your car with the engine
running.
• Do not clean the undersides of chassis, fen-
ders, wheel covers, etc., without protecting
your hands and arms. You may cut yourself
on sharp-edged metal parts.
• Do not wash your car in direct sunlight.
Wash your car often, use plenty of water, a car-
wash and wax solution and a soft sponge or
hose brush. Begin by spraying water over the
dry car to remove all loose dirt before applying
the car-wash and wax solution. Use plenty of
water to rinse the car off. Wipe the car dry with
a chamois to avoid water spots.
The underside of the car picks up dirt and salt
and should be sprayed with a powerful jet of
water. This is easier to do after the car has
been driven in rain.
Moisture on brakes may affect braking ef-
ficiency. Cautiously apply the brakes for a
test after each car wash.
Care to the finish
Oils contained in the paint are the most im-
portant ingredients contributing to the elasti-
city of the finish. Because these oils are gra-
dually lost, due to weather and similar causes,
they must be replenished through regular and
proper car of the finish. Given proper care,
the original finish will retain its luster for many
years. Ask your dealer for approved cleaning
agents and preservatives. The use of polishes
is recommended only after it becomes evident
that the normal preservatives no longer ac-
complish the job.
Care of plastic and dull finishes
Plastic parts, such as light bulb lenses, deco-
rative stripes, panels, etc., will come clean dur-
ing car washing. Should additional cleaning
or spot removal be necessary, use a soft brush
or cloth soaked with a mild detergent solution.
Then rinse thoroughly and immediately with
clear water. Do not use anything which could
mar the plastic or dull finished surface, such
as wax or polish, harsh detergents or chemical
cleaning solvents.
Metal trim
Bright or black anodized trim will come clean
when you wash the vehicle. To protect the trim,
use car wax.
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