Porsche 911 Carrera Owner's Manual page 261

Cleaning
Caution!
Risk of damage due to the cleaning jet of the
high-pressure cleaning equipment or hot wax
treatment.
Do not clean the convertible top with high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
Do not use the hot wax treatment.
Do not wash the convertible top each time the car
is washed. It is usually sufficient to spray or wash it
with clean water.
Brush dust off the convertible top in the
direction of the weave using a soft brush.
Only if there is heavy dirt, wet the convertible
top with lukewarm water and the Porsche
Wash-Shampoo & convertible-top cleaner,
using a sponge or soft brush, and rub gently.
Rinse Wash-Shampoo & convertible-top
cleaner thoroughly off the convertible top
with clean water.
After washing it, treat the convertible-top
cover at least once a year with the special
Porsche convertible-top care product. Do not
allow the convertible-top care product to come
into contact with paint or windows. If it does,
remove immediately.
If there is leakage in the convertible-top cover
or at its seams or folds, the special Porsche
convertible-top care product can be used.
Please note the information on the container.
Remove bird droppings immediately since the
acid in them will make the rubber swell and the
convertible top will become leaky.
Open convertible top only when it is completely
dry, otherwise damp stains and scrub marks
may occur which cannot be removed.
Try to remove spots from the convertible-top
cover by rubbing carefully with a soft rubber
sponge.
Door lock
To prevent the door lock from freezing during
the cold season, the lock cylinder should be
covered during a wash.
Should the lock freeze, use an ordinary de-icer.
In many cases, a well warmed key can help.
Never use excessive force.
Paint
General information
Never rub a dusty car with a dry cloth since
dust particles are abrasive and could dull and
damage the surface finish.
The paintwork of your car is exposed to all types of
mechanical and chemical conditions, particularly
climatic ones such as bright sunlight, rain, frost
and snow. Ultraviolet light, rapid changes in
temperature, rain, snow, industrial dust and
chemical deposits constantly attack the paint
which is only able to withstand such exposure in the
long term if it is given regular care and attention.
Do not apply silicone polishes to the wind-
shield, windows or convertible top.
Do not treat matt-painted components with
preservatives or polishes as this will spoil the
matte effect.
Preservation
The paint surface becomes dull over time due to
weathering. It is therefore necessary to preserve
the paint regularly. This keeps the paint shiny and
elastic. Dirt is prevented from adhering to the
paint surface and industrial dust is prevented from
penetrating the paint.
Provided it is washed and treated with preservative
regularly, the brand new finish of your car will be
retained for years to come.
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