Washing - Porsche 928 ST1991 Owner's Manual

Car care instructions
Regular and correct care helps to maintain
the value of your car and is also a precon-
dition for the New Vehicle Warranty and
the Anti Corrosion Warranty.
Your authorized Porsche
specially developed car-care
from the Porsche program available either
singly or as complete car-care sets. He will
be pleased to help you select suitable pro-
ducts.
Whether you use Porsche products or
other commercially available
agents first make sure of their correct ap-
plication.
The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality
baked synthetic enamel.
enamel type designation are indicated on the
"paint number sticker". When buying touch-up
paint, always give the paint and the car's
identification numbers to your dealer.
A well-cared for Porsche can look like new for
many years. It all depends on the amount of
care the owner is willing to give the car.
Warning
* Cleaning agents may be poisonous.
Keep them out of the reach of children.
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* Observe all caution labels. Failure to do
so may result in serious personal injury
or property damage.
* Always read directions on the container
before using any product. These direc-
tions may contain information neces-
sary to avoid personal injury.
dealer has
* Most chemical cleaners are concen-
products
trates which require dilution. High con-
centrations might cause problems rang-
ing from irritation to serious injury as
well as damage to your vehicle.
* Do not use gasoline, kerosene, naph-
tha, nail polish remover or other volatile
cleaning fluids. They may be toxic,
cleaning
flammable or hazardous in other ways.
Only use spot removing fluids in well
ventilated areas.
* Do not clean the underside of chassis,
fenders, wheel covers, etc., without pro-
The color and
tecting your hands and arms as you
may cut yourself on sharp-edged metal
parts.
* Moisture and road salt on brakes may
affect
brakes after each vehicle washing.

Washing

The best method of protecting your car from
the damaging effects of the environment is
frequent washing and the application of a pre-
servative. The underside of your vehicle
should also be washed thoroughly, at the
braking efficiency. Test
latest when salt is no longer spread on the
roads.
The longer salt, road dust and industrial dust,
dead insects, bird droppings or substances
from trees (resin, pollen) are allowed to re-
main on the bodywork, the more serious is
their harmful effect.
Bodywork which is inaccessible to the car
wash must be cleaned by hand and dried.
New cars should be washed carefully with
plenty of clear water to protect the new paint
work. Dark paint finishes show up the small-
est of surface damage (e.g., scratches) more
readily than lighter colors.
Dark colors are also more susceptible to
scratches because of the composition of their
pigments and therefore require special care
and attention.
When washing by hand, use abundant water,
the a soft sponge or wash brush, and the
Porsche car shampoo. Begin by spraying the
body thoroughly with water to rinse away
loose dirt. Do not wash your car in bright
sunlight or while the bodywork is still hot.
After washing, rinse the car with plenty of
water and then dry with a chamois leather.