Upholstery; Paintwork, Painted Body Components; Light Alloy Wheels - Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL 1989 Owner's Manual

Upholstery

Using aftermarket seat covers or
wearing clothing that have the ten­
dency to give off coloring (e. g. when
wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery
(velour for example) to become per­
manently discolored. By lining the
seats with a proper intermediate
cover, contact-discoloration will be
prevented.
Leather Upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with
MB Leather Cleaner. Exercise particu­
lar care when cleaning perforated
leather as its underside should not
become wet.
Velour Upholstery
Pressure marks resulting from damp­
ness and heat may appear to be
stains. Such marks can be removed
by wiping with a moistened brush,
ironing with a wet cloth or by treating
with a dry shampoo. Do not sit on
damp upholstery. Quick drying is
achieved by applying hot air - for
example, by using a hair dryer. If in
doubt, please consult your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
Paintwork, Painted Body
Components
MB-Paint Protector and Sealer should
be applied when water drops on the
paint surface do not " bead up" ; nor­
mally in 3 - 5 months depending on
climate and washing detergent used.
MB-Paint-Polish should be applied if
paint surface shows signs of dirt em­
bedding (i. e. loss of gloss).
MB-Fine Polishing Paste must be
used when the paint surface shows
signs of excessive fading/chalking
due to lack of care, etc..
Do not apply any of these products or
wax if your car is parked in the sun or
if the hood is still hot.
Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up
Stick for quick and provisional repairs
of minor paint damage (i. e. chips
from stones, car doors, etc.).
Automatic Antenna
For trouble-free operation of the auto­
matic antenna, we recommend to
clean the antenna mast periodically.

Light Alloy Wheels

MB-Autoshampoo should be used for
regular cleaning of the light alloy
wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week
•with MB-Autoshampoo, using a soft
sponge and an ample supply of
lukewarm water.
If the MB-Autoshampoo does not
satisfactorily clean the wheels, use
MB-Protective Agent for Light Alloy
Wheels for normal cleaning and MB-
Cleaner for Light Alloy Wheels for
heavier dirt accumulation.
Follow instructions on container.
Ornamental Moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very
dirty chrome-plated parts, use a
chrome cleaner.