Cleaning Rims - Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual

Components that should be washed with a cleaning
product with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber.
If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, only
rub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use a
soft sponge.
Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away
or damage the glossy surface layer.
Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with a
pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This could
cause discoloration of anodized aluminum
components like the roof rail and around the
side windows.
Never use metal polishing agent on anodized
aluminum components. This could cause dis-
coloration and destroy the surface treatment.
Related information
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 578)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 578)
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Hand washing (p. 579)
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Automatic car washes (p. 580)
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High-pressure washing (p. 581)
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 582)
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Cleaning rims (p. 583)
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Corrosion protection (p. 584)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Cleaning rims

The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator. Use a car
washing detergent.
Rims
Only use rim cleaning products recommended by
Volvo.
Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the
surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.
Related information
•
Cleaning the exterior (p. 578)
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 578)
•
Hand washing (p. 579)
•
Automatic car washes (p. 580)
•
High-pressure washing (p. 581)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 582)
•
Cleaning rims (p. 583)
•
Corrosion protection (p. 584)
583