Opel Speedster Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual page 80

Washing
It is recommended that the vehicle
by hand and that automatic car washes are
avoided.
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to
environmental influences, e.g. continuous
changes in weather conditions, industrial
waste gases and dust or thawing salts, so
wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen
and the like should be cleaned off
immediately, as they contain aggressive
constituents which can cause paint damage.
Many contaminants are water soluble and can
be removed by thorough washing with plenty
of lukewarm water together with a car wash
detergent (household detergents are not
recommended as they can remove wax and
accelerate oxidation).
it is recommended that the vehicle
by hand, in the shade, using a cotton wash-
mitt or sponge that is regularly rinsed. Use a
straight back and forth washing motion to
avoid swirled micro-scratches.
To minimise the damage from road salt, the
underside of the vehicle
is washed
clean water as soon as possible after
travelling on treated roads.
Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for paint and window
surfaces: remnants
will impair vision.
Soft top care
Particular care should be taken when washing
the fabric soft top. Carefully vacuum the soft
top before washing to remove excess dust
and dirt particles. Wash in shade with a
sponge (a chamois will leave lint, while a
brush may abrade the threads) and use a Opel
Car Shampoo and lukewarm water solution.
Wash the entire top uniformly to avoid rings or
spots. Rinse with plenty of clean water.
be washed
Remove surface water with a sponge and
allow to air dry. Be sure to allow the soft top
to dry completely before stowing as
prolonged stowage of a wet or damp roof will
promote rotting of the fabric.
I Remove
should be rinsed with
immediately.
I Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or
stain removers.
I Do not direct water jets on to the edges of
the roof.
I Do not use sharp-edged objects to remove
of wax on the windows
snow and
Whilst the soft top is weatherproof, it cannot
be guaranteed to be fully waterproof if the
vehicle is
is therefore
hand-washed and
are avoided.
Exterior storage
Due to the soft top design being weatherproof
and not water tight in all conditions, extended
periods of rainfall may result in some water
collection in the passenger compartment.
Therefore, it
is not
protective covering such as a shower cover
(available from your Authorised Opel Dealer).
bird droppings from the roof
ice from the roof.
washed in an automatic car wash.
recommended that the vehicle
that automatic car washes
is recommended that the vehicle
stored outside without a suitable
it
is
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