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Transit Dropside 2014:11-12 Seat Transit
Cleaning the bodywork
Regular cleaning of the Dropside bodywork will maintain its function and value.
It is important to ensure that debris does not build up on the load bed impeding
the closure of the side and tailboards. Brush the load bed with a soft broom to
clear the floor of debris and brush off the body edges and generally clean
around the bodyside and/or tailboard apertures to ensure the side and
tailboard can be closed without jamming.
Use only soapy water (car shampoo) when washing; avoid high power
detergents as this may have a detrimental effect on the paint finish and
Phenolic Ply floor. Always rinse down with fresh water afterwards.
If the vehicle has been used on muddy/dirty sites, always wash down the
wheels, rear taillights, licence plate and lamps before joining the public highway.
If the vehicle has been used to transport corrosive material e.g. road
salt, the load bed should be washed as soon as possible, thereby
preventing any potential corrosion. After washing, any residual salt
should be neutralised with a salt neutralising solution, thoroughly
rinsing afterwards to ensure both residual salt and neutraliser are
completely removed from all surfaces.
The use of a high pressure washer could cause damage to certain
parts of your vehicle.
Repairing Minor Paint damage
You should repair paintwork damaged by stones from the road or minor
scratches as soon as possible. Any paint damage to bodywork parts finished
in Slate Grey should be immediately touched up with a Zinc rich or cold
galvanising paint. Paint damage to the Side and Tailboards can be touched up
or repaired using normal automotive touch up pencils and methods.
Remove apparently harmless looking substances from the paintwork
immediately (e.g bird droppings, tree resins, insect remains, tar spots,
road salt and industrial fall out)
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