Polishing And Waxing - Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual

Polishing and waxing

Polish and wax the vehicle when the paint is
matte or to provide extra protection. The
vehicle does not need to be polished until it is
at least a year old. However, it can be waxed
during the first year. Do not polish or wax the
vehicle in direct sunlight. The surface of the
vehicle should not be warmer than 45 °C
(113 °F).
Wash and dry the vehicle very carefully
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before polishing or waxing. Remove
asphalt and tar stains with asphalt
remover or paint thinner. More stubborn
stains can be removed with a grinding
paste designed for vehicle paint. Use
cleaning agents recommended by Volvo.
Use polish first and then liquid or paste
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wax. Follow the instructions on the pack-
age carefully. Many products contain both
polish and wax.
A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
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be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and
rubber.
If using degreaser on plastic and rubber,
only rub (if necessary) with slight pressure.
Use a soft sponge.
Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear
away or damage the glossy surface layer.
Polish containing abrasives must not be
used.
CAUTION
Use cleaning agents recommended by
Volvo. Other treatments, such as preserva-
tion, sealing, protection, luster sealing or
similar, could damage the paintwork.
Paintwork damage caused by such treat-
ments are not covered by Volvo's warranty.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 578)
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Hand washing (p. 580)
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Automatic car washes (p. 581)
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High-pressure washing (p. 582)
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 583)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
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components (p. 583)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning rims (p. 584)
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Corrosion protection (p. 585)
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579