Paint Damage - Volvo S90 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT
The microfibre cloth used to clean the centre
display must be free from sand and dirt.
IMPORTANT
When cleaning the centre display, only use
gentle pressure on the screen. Heavy pres-
sure can damage the screen.
IMPORTANT
Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals
directly on the centre display. Do not use win-
dow cleaning agent, other cleaning agents,
aerosol spray, solvents, alcohol, ammonia or
cleaning agent containing abrasive.
Never use abrasive cloths, paper towels or tis-
sue paper, these can scratch the centre dis-
play.
Related information
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Cleaning the interior (p. 543)
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Overview of the centre display (p. 33)
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Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.
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Paint damage

Paint is an important part of the car's rustproof-
ing and should therefore be checked regularly.
The most common types of paintwork damage
are stone chips, scratches, and marks on the
edges of wings, doors and bumpers.
Colour code
The colour code label is located on the car's door
pillar and becomes visible when the right-hand
rear door is opened.
Exterior colour code
Any secondary exterior colour code
It is important that the correct colour is used.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Touching up minor paintwork damage
To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork
should be rectified immediately.
Materials that may be needed
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Primer - a special adhesive primer in a
spray can is available for e.g. plastic-coated
bumpers.
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Basecoat and clearcoat - available in spray
cans or as touch-up pens/sticks
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Masking tape.
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fine sand paper .
Related information
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Repairing paint damage (p. 546)
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Type designations (p. 548)
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Rustproofing (p. 543)
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