Porsche Boxster Owner's Manual page 237

damaged by design features (e.g. brushes) of
automatic car washes.
The following parts are particularly suscepti-
ble to damage:
– Convertible top (hot wax treatment cannot be
used, as the wax attacks the convertible top
material),
– Windshield wipers (always switch them off
to prevent them wiping unintentionally in
intermittent or sensor operation)
– External telephone antenna (always unscrew)
– Fixed rear spoiler or extended rear spoiler
– Wheels (the wider the rim and the lower the tire
height, the greater the risk of damage)
– High-gloss wheels (to prevent these from
getting scratched, do not clean with the
wheel-cleaning brushes of the car wash).
Please consult the operator before using
automatic car washes.
Wash and dry by hand all points not reached
by a car wash, such as door and lid seams or
door sills.
Note
Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles
and high pressures, which are not seen in normal
driving. Therefore, water can sometimes find its
way into the passengers compartment during or
shortly after the car wash.
Door locks
To prevent the door locks from freezing during
the cold season, the lock cylinders should be
covered during a wash.
Should the locks freeze, use an ordinary
de-icer. In many cases, a well warmed key
can help. Never use excessive force.
Paint
Never rub a dusty car with a dry cloth since
dust particles are abrasive and could dull and
damage the surface finish.
The paintwork of your car is exposed to all types of
mechanical and chemical conditions, particularly
climatic ones such as bright sunlight, rain, frost
and snow. Ultraviolet light, rapid changes in
temperature, rain, snow, industrial dust and
chemical deposits constantly attack the paint
which is only able to withstand such exposure in the
long term if it is given regular care and attention.
Do not apply silicone polishes to the wind-
shield, windows or convertible top.
Do not treat matt-painted components with
preservatives or polishes as this will spoil the
matte effect.
Preservation
The paint surface becomes dull over time due to
weathering. It is therefore necessary to preserve
the paint regularly.
This keeps the paint shiny and elastic. Dirt is
prevented from adhering to the paint surface and
industrial dust is prevented from penetrating the
paint.
Provided it is washed and treated with preservative
regularly, the brand new finish of your vehicle will
be retained for years to come.
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