Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual page 242

Care
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seals
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trim
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ventilation slots
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Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
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Do not use high-pressure cleaners if the
tank recess is open while you clean it. This
can cause damage to the seals or other com-
ponents.
Cleaning the paintwork
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Do not affix:
stickers
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films
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magnetic plates or similar items
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to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
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while avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak insect remains with insect remover and
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rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
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the treated areas afterwards.
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
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fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
X
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the
paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
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Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
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Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
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The following can give the paint a glossy
appearance and thus reduce the matt effect:
Rubbing hard with unsuitable agents
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Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
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Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the
purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to
considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Only use automatic car washes which cor-
respond to the latest technological stand-
ards. Never use wash programs which finish
by treating the vehicle with hot wax.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with
a clear matte finish.
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Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of recommended and
approved Mercedes-Benz care products.
Cleaning the decorative film
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The following may have an effect on the ser-
vice life and coloring of decorative film:
sunlight
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temperature, e.g. hot-air fan
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weather conditions
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stone impacts and dirt
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chemical cleaning agents
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greasy substances
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Do not use any types of polish on matt dec-
orative film. Polishing surfaces covered with
film gives it a shiny finish.
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Do not treat matt or structured decorative
film with wax. This may lead to marks that
cannot be removed.