Volvo S90 Operation Manual page 108

1998 Volvo S90
Paint touch-up
Paint damage requires
immediate attention to avoid
rusting. Make it a habit to check
the finish regularly; when
washing the car for instance.
Touch up if necessary.
Paint repairs require special
equipment and skill. Contact
your Volvo retailer for any
extensive damages.
Minor scratches can be repaired
by using Volvo touch-up paint.
NOTE: When ordering touch-
up paint from your Volvo
retailer, use the paint code
indicated on the model plate.
The plate is located on the panel
above the right-side head lights.
Washing
The car should be washed at
regular intervals since dirt, dust,
insects and tar spots adhere to the
paint and may cause damage.
NOTE: It is particularly important
to wash the car frequently in the
wintertime to prevent corrosion,
when salt has been used on the
roads.
When washing the car, do not
expose it to direct sunlight. Use
lukewarm water to soften the dirt
before you wash with a sponge, and
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Minor stone chips and
scratches
Material:
Primer - can
Paint - touch-up bottle
Brush
Masking tape
Scars on the surface
If the stone chip has not
penetrated down to the metal
and an undamaged layer of paint
remains, the touch-up paint can
be applied as soon as the spot
has been cleaned.
After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be
inspected for water and blown dry if necessary.
Suitable detergents
Special car washing detergents or liquid dishwashing detergent
can be used. A suitable mixture is about 2.5 fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of
detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm water. After
washing with a detergent the car should be well rinsed with
clean water.
Deep scars
If the stone chip has been
penetrated down to the metal,
proceed as follows:
1 Place a strip of masking tape
over the damaged surface. Pull
the tape off so that any loose
flakes of paint adhere to it
Thoroughly mix the primer and
apply it with a small brush.
When the primer surface is dry,
the paint can be applied using a
brush.
Mix the paint thoroughly: apply
several thin paint coats and let
dry each application.
3 If there is a longer scratch, you
may want to protect surrounding
paint by masking it off.
NOTE: When touching up the
car, it should be cleaned and dry.
The surface temperature should
be above 60°F (+15°C).
Washing the car
pg. 100