Recommendations To Preserve The Bodywork; Paint - Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual

– Spraying of plastic parts, with a pro-
tective function, in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner wheel arch linings,
edges, etc.
– Use of "open" boxed sections to pre-
vent condensation and pockets of moisture
from triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE EXTERIOR AND
UNDERBODY WARRANTY
The Alfa 156 is guaranteed against
perforation due to rust of any original ele-
ment of the structure or body. For the gen-
eral terms of this warranty, refer to the War-
ranty Booklet.
RECOMMENDATIONS
TO PRESERVE THE BODYWORK

Paint

The paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose but also protects the under-
lying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you
are advised to have the necessary touch-
ing up carried out immediately to avoid the
formation of rust.
Only original products should be used for
touching up paint (see "Bodywork paint
identification label" in the "Technical spec-
ifications" chapter).
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the con-
ditions and environment of use. For exam-
ple, in highly polluted areas, or if the roads
are sprayed with salt, it is wise to wash the
car more frequently.
Detersives pollute water.
The car should therefore be
washed in areas equipped
for the collection and purification
of the liquid used in the washing
process.
To correctly wash the car:
1) Remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system.
2) Spray the body with a low pressure
jet of water.
3) Pass a sponge moistened with a light
detergent solution, rinsing the sponge fre-
quently.
4) Rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the
less visible parts like door surrounds, bonnet
and around the headlights where water may
stagnate. The car should not be taken to a
closed area immediately, but left in the open
so that residual water can evaporate.
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